U.S. County · Profile

Brown County

6.3KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-9.46%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Brown County has a population of 6,294 as of 2023. It is located in Illinois.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Brown County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):6.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White78.2%4,922
Black or African American16.6%1,045
Hispanic or Latino6.9%434
Some Other Race2.5%157
Two or More Races2.1%132
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%31
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Brown County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$64,760
13.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,951
32.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.0%
13.0% below national average
Median Age
38.5 years

Income & Poverty

$64,760Median Household Income
$25,951Per Capita Income
10.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$64,760$75,886
Families$82,813$89,688
Married-couple Families$82,813$92,751
Nonfamily Households$39,574$42,740

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Brown County, Illinois.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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