Browning township is located in Franklin County Illinois. Browning township has a 2024 population of 2,354. Browning township is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,406 in 2020.
The average household income in Browning township is $65,686 with a poverty rate of 18.06%. The median age in Browning township is 41.2 years: 39.7 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Browning township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,953 | 95.92% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 839 | 2.42 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 418 | 3.14 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.16 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 113 | 3.03 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Male | 15 | 2.8 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 79 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 186 | 13.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 3.62% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 36.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 396 | 28.7% |
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 | 1,304 | 1,193 | 146 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 50 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 27 | 12 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,813 | $52,500 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $55,278 |
| High School Graduate | $30,875 | $80,026 | $20,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,792 | $52,895 | $19,063 |
| Overall | $39,539 | $51,471 | $25,089 |
| Some College | $36,917 | $44,545 | $24,962 |
$39,539
Average Earnings
$51,471
Average Male
$25,089
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.6% of Browning township residents speak only English, while 1.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,853 | 329 | 17.75% |
| Multiple | 69 | 23 | 33.33% |
| Black | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
18.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.86%
Male Poverty Rate
19.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Browning township is Black, with 42.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Browning township is White, with 17.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| High School | 23.14% |
| Some College | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.98% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.57% |
| Male Employed | 6.81% |
| Female Employed | 5.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,500 | $79,049 |
| Households | $54,598 | $65,686 |
| Married Families | $87,857 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,847 | $37,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
105
Number of Veterans
95
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 7.09% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
83.74%
Born in Browning township
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
98.87% of Browning township residents were born in the United States, with 83.74% having been born in Illinois. 0.39% 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 | 2,309 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 2,318 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 2,327 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2026 | 2,336 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 2,345 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,354 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,363 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 2,372 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,386 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 2,406 | 49 | 2.08% |
| 2019 | 2,357 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,370 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,388 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,395 | -18 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 2,413 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 2,415 | -7 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,422 | -21 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 2,443 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 2,452 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 2,448 | 0 | 0% |