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Brown County

State:
Illinois
County Seat:
Mount Sterling

Brown County's estimated 2025 population is 6,250 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Brown County is the 91st largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 6,919 and has seen a growth of -9.67% since that time.

6,250
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
91
Population Rank (State)
-22 -0.35%
Annual Population Growth

Brown County Population

Brown County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Brown County includes 75.59% White, 17.26% Black or African American, 3.04% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,77775.59%
Black or African American1,09117.26%
Two or more races2053.24%
Other race1923.04%
Native American530.84%
Asian20.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Brown County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Brown County's average per capita income is $45,781. Household income levels show a median of $72,288. The poverty rate stands at 8.87%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$94,015-
Families$85,645$96,575
Households$72,288$83,413
Non Families$39,531$60,571

$45,781

Average Income

$72,288

Median Household Income

8.87%

Poverty Rate