Brownstown is a village located in Fayette County Illinois. Brownstown has a 2024 population of 677. Brownstown is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 693 in 2020.
The average household income in Brownstown is $61,260 with a poverty rate of 28.57%. The median age in Brownstown is 34.3 years: 27.6 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brownstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 735 | 98.13% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.34% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 259 | 2.89 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 103 | 3.26 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Non Family | 77 | 1.19 | 57.1 | 42.9 |
| Female | 45 | 3.42 | 35.6 | 64.4 |
| Male | 34 | 4.91 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
61.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 18.59% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 8.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 23 | 4.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.02% |
| High School Graduate | 214 | 43.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.82% |
| Some College | 105 | 21.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 378 | 33 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,583 | $42,143 | $38,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,589 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,813 | $41,071 | $38,264 |
| Some College | $44,375 | $55,500 | $32,250 |
$38,813
Average Earnings
$41,071
Average Male
$38,264
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Brownstown residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 732 | 211 | 28.83% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
28.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.89%
Male Poverty Rate
24.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brownstown is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brownstown is White, with 28.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 65.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.37% |
| High School | 18.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.12% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.67% |
| Female Employed | 16.15% |
| Male Employed | 12.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,500 | $66,452 |
| Households | $52,841 | $61,260 |
| Married Families | $82,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,438 | $39,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
20
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 8 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 4.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.92%
Born in Brownstown
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Brownstown residents were born in the United States, with 90.92% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 657 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2028 | 661 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2027 | 665 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2026 | 669 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2025 | 673 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2024 | 677 | -4 | -0.59% |
| 2023 | 681 | -4 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 685 | -6 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 691 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 693 | -45 | -6.1% |
| 2019 | 738 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 739 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 746 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 747 | -11 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 758 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 759 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 763 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 763 | -4 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 767 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 765 | 0 | 0% |