Brown County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brown County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17009
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 305.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 307.33 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.962069
- Longitude
- -90.750309
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,260
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 5,203
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,885 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 6.0% |
| White | 4,724 | 75.5% |
| Black | 1,120 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,888 | 93.9% |
| Hispanic | 313 | 6.0% |
| White | 3,728 | 71.7% |
| Black | 1,137 | 21.9% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,322
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,777
- Poverty Rate
- 6.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 405
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,711 | 74.5% |
| Black | 1,132 | 17.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,899
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 520 | 17.9% |
| Republican | 1,439 | 49.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 940 | 32.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,438 | 49.6% |
| Female | 1,460 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,316 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.6% |
| Black | 253 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,668
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,361 | 58.8% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 41.2% |
| Black | 143 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 6 | 60.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 832 | 57.9% |
| Female | 836 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,526 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 604 (12.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,321
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $145,952
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $685
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.