Brown County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,322 | — | #2,789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,917 | -9.6% | #1,346 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.0 years | +5.4% | #1,795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,300 | -46.7% | #2,251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $698 | -40.0% | #2,739 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | -26.6% | #628 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 6,322, making it the #2,789 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $67,917, ranking #1,346 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $150,300 (-46.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $698/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.
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97.9% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Illinois
Brown County, Illinois has a total population of 6,322, making it the 2,789th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 41.0 years, which is 5.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $67,917, which ranks #1,346 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Brown County is $150,300, 46.7% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $698 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 12.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 62.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (17.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.7%).
All data for Brown County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.