2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,320
Brown County is a small rural county in Illinois with a population of 6,320. The median household income is $72,288, 11% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.9%, median home value is $142,200, and 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 37% below the national average.
Population
6,320
2023 estimate
Rank #2788 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$72,288
Household
Rank #885 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$142,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2152 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
15.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #2753 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
37.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
5% above Illinois avg·11% above national avg
Poverty Rate
30% above Illinois avg·41% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
28% below Illinois avg·26% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$26,527
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
42.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% below Illinois avg·32% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% below Illinois avg·22% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below Illinois avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% above Illinois avg·15% above national avg
Housing Units
2,321
Households
2,021
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,145
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
82.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Illinois avg·37% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
12% below Illinois avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
3.4%
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