Brownstown, IL

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749
TOTAL POPULATION
380
MALE POPULATION
369
FEMALE POPULATION
102.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,370
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,841
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
309
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Brownstown Area Codes

Race in Brownstown

The most populous races in Brownstown are White / Caucasian (735 | 98.1%), Native / Alaskan (10 | 1.3%), and Two or more Races (4 | 0.5%).
Race in Brownstown
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino30.4%
Native / Alaskan101.3%
White / Caucasian73598.1%
Two or more Races40.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total749100.0%

Ancestry in Brownstown

The most populous ancestries reported in Brownstown are American (138 | 18.4%), German (133 | 17.8%), Irish (68 | 9.1%), English (52 | 6.9%), and French (52 | 6.9%), together accounting for 59.1% of all Brownstown residents.
Ancestry in Brownstown
Ancestry# Population% Population
American13818.4%
Arab10.1%
English526.9%
French526.9%
German13317.8%
Irish689.1%
Italian476.3%
Lebanese10.1%
Mexican30.4%
Polish10.1%
Scandinavian131.7%
Scotch-Irish70.9%
Scottish162.1%
Slovene50.7%
Welsh50.7%
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Immigrants in Brownstown

Immigrants in Brownstown
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Brownstown

Sex and Age in Brownstown

The most populous age groups in Brownstown are Under 5 Years (61 | 16.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (37 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (16.1%)29 (7.9%)
5 to 9 Years32 (8.4%)6 (1.6%)
10 to 14 Years34 (8.9%)24 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years26 (6.8%)20 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)22 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years46 (12.1%)37 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years19 (5.0%)28 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years30 (7.9%)32 (8.7%)
40 to 44 Years13 (3.4%)37 (10.0%)
45 to 49 Years28 (7.4%)13 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years3 (0.8%)8 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years32 (8.4%)11 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (4.5%)16 (4.3%)
65 to 69 Years8 (2.1%)17 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years8 (2.1%)7 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years13 (3.4%)24 (6.5%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.5%)10 (2.7%)
85 Years and over8 (2.1%)28 (7.6%)
Total380 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Brownstown

Median Family Size in Brownstown

The median family size in Brownstown is 3.43 persons per family, with single male/father families (34 | 18.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.12 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (103 | 56.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Brownstown
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple103 (56.6%)3.26
Single Male/Father34 (18.7%)4.12
Single Female/Mother45 (24.7%)3.31
Total Families182 (100.0%)3.43

Median Household Size in Brownstown

The median household size in Brownstown is 2.89 persons per household, with single male/father households (34 | 13.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.91 persons per household. non-family households (77 | 29.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Brownstown
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple103 (39.8%)3.26
Single Male/Father34 (13.1%)4.91
Single Female/Mother45 (17.4%)3.42
Non-family77 (29.7%)1.19
Total Households259 (100.0%)2.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Brownstown

Out of a total of 259 households in Brownstown, 182 (70.3%) are family households, while 77 (29.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 68, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 67.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-67 (25.9%)
2-Person Households68 (26.3%)8 (3.1%)
3-Person Households50 (19.3%)2 (0.8%)
4-Person Households36 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households23 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total182 (70.3%)77 (29.7%)

Female Fertility in Brownstown

Fertility by Age in Brownstown

Average fertility rate in Brownstown is 115.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 253.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)253.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)115.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brownstown

81.8% of women with births (22) in Brownstown are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 18.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)

Fertility by Education in Brownstown

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (18.2%)182.0
High School Diploma8 (36.4%)93.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (45.5%)141.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)115.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brownstown

18.2% of women with births in Brownstown are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 50.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (81.8%)4 (18.2%)

Income in Brownstown

Income Overview in Brownstown

Per Capita Income in Brownstown is $22,370, while median incomes of families and households are $53,500 and $52,841 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income749$22,370
Median Family Income182$53,500
Mean Family Income182$66,452
Median Household Income259$52,841
Mean Household Income259$61,260
Income Deficit182$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)74920.62%
Wage / Income Gap ($)74979.38¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7490.39

Earnings by Sex in Brownstown

Average Earnings in Brownstown are $34,135, $40,000 for men and $31,750 for women, a difference of 20.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Brownstown
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male152 (47.1%)$40,000
Female171 (52.9%)$31,750
Total323 (100.0%)$34,135

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brownstown

The most common earnings brackets in Brownstown are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (19 | 12.5%) and $45,000 to $49,999 for women (25 | 14.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Brownstown
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (9.9%)4 (2.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (9.2%)7 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (1.3%)12 (7.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9996 (4.0%)8 (4.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (7.2%)12 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (2.6%)5 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.7%)17 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (3.3%)3 (1.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)7 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (6.6%)16 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998 (5.3%)19 (11.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (4.6%)15 (8.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99915 (9.9%)25 (14.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9996 (4.0%)5 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99916 (10.5%)1 (0.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9996 (4.0%)4 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (12.5%)4 (2.3%)
$100,000+7 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total152 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

Average earnings in Brownstown are $41,071 for men and $38,264 for women, a difference of 6.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,500, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $42,143. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,250, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $32,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$42,143$38,333
College or Associate's Degree$55,500$32,250
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,071$38,264

Family Income in Brownstown

Family Income Brackets in Brownstown

According to the Brownstown family income data, there are 41 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Brownstown
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00073.8%
$10,000 to $14,99994.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991910.4%
$25,000 to $34,999137.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993519.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992714.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994122.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992312.6%
$150,000 to $199,99931.6%
$200,000+52.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brownstown

2-person families (71 | 39.0%) account for the highest median family income in Brownstown with $76,875 per family, while 2-person families (71 | 39.0%) have the highest median income of $38,438 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Brownstown
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families71 (39.0%)$76,875
3-Person Families62 (34.1%)$41,500
4-Person Families30 (16.5%)$0
5-Person Families14 (7.7%)$56,250
6-Person Families5 (2.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total182 (100.0%)$53,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brownstown

Family Income by Number of Earners in Brownstown
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners33 (18.1%)$75,417
1 Earner79 (43.4%)$38,958
2 Earners62 (34.1%)$88,333
3+ Earners8 (4.4%)$0
Total182 (100.0%)$53,500

Household Income in Brownstown

Household Income Brackets in Brownstown

With 65 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Brownstown, accounting for 25.1% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (1.9%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Brownstown
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000124.6%
$10,000 to $14,999186.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992610.0%
$25,000 to $34,9994015.4%
$35,000 to $49,999259.7%
$50,000 to $74,9993915.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996525.1%
$100,000 to $149,999249.3%
$150,000 to $199,99951.9%
$200,000+51.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Brownstown

The median household income in Brownstown is $52,841, with the highest median household income of $58,750 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 86 households (33.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 3 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Brownstown
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (1.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years88 (34.0%)$55,417
45 to 64 Years86 (33.2%)$58,750
65+ Years82 (31.7%)$46,500
Total259 (100.0%)$52,841

Poverty in Brownstown

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown

With 32.9% poverty level for males and 24.1% for females among the residents of Brownstown, 15 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (100.0%) and 2 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (62.3%)13 (44.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years26 (72.2%)2 (11.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (18.4%)
25 to 34 Years33 (50.8%)35 (53.8%)
35 to 44 Years4 (9.3%)5 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)6 (28.6%)
55 to 64 Years22 (44.9%)6 (22.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (21.0%)
Total125 (32.9%)89 (24.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown

According to the poverty statistics in Brownstown, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (37.7%)16 (55.2%)
5 Years8 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (27.8%)15 (88.2%)
12 to 14 Years22 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)1 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)31 (81.6%)
25 to 34 Years32 (49.2%)30 (46.2%)
35 to 44 Years39 (90.7%)64 (92.7%)
45 to 54 Years31 (100.0%)15 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years27 (55.1%)21 (77.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)49 (79.0%)
Total255 (67.1%)280 (75.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brownstown

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Brownstown show that 5.8% or 6 of the total 103 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 33.3%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Brownstown
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children55 (98.2%)1 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children10 (66.7%)5 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total97 (94.2%)6 (5.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brownstown

According to the poverty data in Brownstown, 20.6% or 7 single-father households and 44.4% or 20 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (33.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Brownstown
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (25.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (20.6%)20 (44.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brownstown

The poverty data for Brownstown shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (5.8%) and 27 of the single-parent households (34.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (33.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Brownstown
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (1.8%)7 (30.4%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)8 (18.2%)
3 or 4 Children5 (33.3%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (5.8%)27 (34.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Brownstown

Employment by Class of Employer in Brownstown

Among the 283 employed individuals in Brownstown, private company employees (212 | 74.9%), not-for-profit organizations (26 | 9.2%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (23 | 8.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Brownstown
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21274.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)238.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations269.2%
Local Government Employees165.7%
State Government Employees62.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total283100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Brownstown

According to the labor force statistics for Brownstown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (560), 55.2% or 309 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 24 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 22 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.3% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years22 (51.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years45 (54.2%)7 (15.6%)
30 to 34 Years43 (91.5%)10 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years100 (89.3%)4 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years33 (63.5%)3 (9.1%)
55 to 59 Years11 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years12 (36.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (47.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (55.2%)24 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

According to labor force statistics for Brownstown, 65.9% of individuals (244) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (370) are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 24 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 89.7% or 131 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (24.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma131 (89.7%)16 (10.7%)
College / Associate Degree77 (66.4%)12 (10.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14 (77.8%)3 (14.3%)
Total244 (65.9%)36 (9.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Brownstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brownstown are Community & Social Service (18 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (18 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (14 | 4.9%), Management (13 | 4.6%), and Health Technologists (8 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Brownstown

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Brownstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Technologists (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (88.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Education, Arts & Media2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (38.9%)11 (61.1%)
Health Technologists6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total (Category)24 (41.4%)34 (58.6%)
Total (Overall)124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Brownstown are Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 15.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (20 | 7.0%), Healthcare Support (7 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (4 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Brownstown

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Brownstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (70.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (22.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (22.7%)34 (77.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (70.0%)6 (30.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)24 (32.0%)51 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Brownstown are Sales & Related (37 | 13.0%), and Office & Administration (19 | 6.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Brownstown

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Office & Administration8 (42.1%)11 (57.9%)
Total (Category)8 (14.3%)48 (85.7%)
Total (Overall)124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Brownstown are Construction & Extraction (4 | 1.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Brownstown

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Brownstown are Material Moving (36 | 12.6%), Transportation (32 | 11.2%), and Production (20 | 7.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Brownstown

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Brownstown
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Transportation8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
Material Moving36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)60 (68.2%)28 (31.8%)
Total (Overall)124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown

Employment Industries in Brownstown

The major employment industries in Brownstown include Retail Trade (56 | 19.7%), Transportation & Warehousing (38 | 13.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 12.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (34 | 11.9%), and Manufacturing (30 | 10.5%).
Employment Industries in Brownstown

Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown

The Brownstown industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (82.4%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Brownstown
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing26 (86.7%)4 (13.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade17 (30.4%)39 (69.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing14 (36.8%)24 (63.2%)
Utilities10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support15 (71.4%)6 (28.6%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7 (20.0%)28 (80.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (17.6%)28 (82.4%)
Public Administration6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
Total124 (43.5%)161 (56.5%)

Education in Brownstown

School Enrollment in Brownstown

The most common levels of schooling among the 145 students in Brownstown are middle school (37 | 25.5%), elementary school (35 | 24.1%), and high school (35 | 24.1%).
School Enrollment in Brownstown
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2315.9%
Kindergarten64.1%
Elementary School3524.1%
Middle School3725.5%
High School3524.1%
College / Undergraduate96.2%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total145100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brownstown

Out of a total of 145 students who are enrolled in schools in Brownstown, 12 (8.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 133 (91.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (80.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Brownstown
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (91.7%)12 (8.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brownstown

Education (14 | 37.8%), business (9 | 24.3%), psychology (4 | 10.8%), arts & humanities (4 | 10.8%), and science & technology (2 | 5.4%) are the most common fields of study among 37 individuals in Brownstown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Brownstown
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology410.8%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology25.4%
Business924.3%
Education1437.8%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History25.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications25.4%
Arts & Humanities410.8%
Total37100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Brownstown

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brownstown

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Brownstown are males with 1 vehicle (45, accounting for 36.3%) and females with 1 vehicle (68, making up 28.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Brownstown
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle45 (36.3%)68 (42.8%)
2 Vehicles39 (31.5%)35 (22.0%)
3 Vehicles40 (32.3%)30 (18.9%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)26 (16.4%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total124 (100.0%)159 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Brownstown

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Brownstown are 5 to 9 minutes (71 commuters, 25.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (52 commuters, 18.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (49 commuters, 17.7%).
Commute Time in Brownstown
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes124.3%
5 to 9 Minutes7125.7%
10 to 14 Minutes217.6%
15 to 19 Minutes5218.8%
20 to 24 Minutes93.3%
25 to 29 Minutes114.0%
30 to 34 Minutes4917.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes155.4%
45 to 59 Minutes279.8%
60 to 89 Minutes51.8%
90 or more Minutes41.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Brownstown

The most common commute times in Brownstown are 5 to 9 minutes (30 commuters, 24.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (41 commuters, 26.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Brownstown
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2 (1.7%)10 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes30 (24.8%)41 (26.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (2.5%)18 (11.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes27 (22.3%)25 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (3.3%)7 (4.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (23.1%)21 (13.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes15 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (2.5%)24 (15.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes5 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brownstown

The most frequent times of departure to work in Brownstown are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (28, 23.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (37, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Brownstown
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (5.8%)6 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4 (3.3%)3 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (2.5%)19 (12.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM22 (18.2%)2 (1.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (11.6%)26 (16.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (23.1%)9 (5.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9 (7.4%)37 (23.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (9.9%)2 (1.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5 (4.1%)12 (7.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2 (1.7%)1 (0.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (5.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (2.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)20 (12.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (12.4%)5 (3.2%)
Total121 (100.0%)155 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Brownstown

Occupancy by Ownership in Brownstown

Of the total 259 dwellings in Brownstown, owner-occupied units account for 160 (61.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 99 (38.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Brownstown
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units16061.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9938.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units259100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Brownstown

Occupancy by Household Size in Brownstown
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6725.9%
2-Person Household7629.3%
3-Person Household5220.1%
4+ Person Household6424.7%
Total Housing Units259100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brownstown

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Brownstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household41 (61.2%)26 (38.8%)
2-Person Household55 (72.4%)21 (27.6%)
3-Person Household32 (61.5%)20 (38.5%)
4+ Person Household32 (50.0%)32 (50.0%)
Total Housing Units160 (61.8%)99 (38.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brownstown

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Brownstown
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School27 (67.5%)13 (32.5%)
High School Diploma48 (48.0%)52 (52.0%)
College/Associate Degree66 (67.3%)32 (32.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19 (90.5%)2 (9.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brownstown

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Brownstown
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6324.3%
35 to 44 Years2810.8%
45 to 54 Years4417.0%
55 to 64 Years4216.2%
65 to 74 Years2911.2%
75 to 84 Years3413.1%
85 Years and Over197.3%
Total259100.0%

Housing Finances in Brownstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Brownstown

Median Income by Occupancy in Brownstown
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied160 (61.8%)$78,077
Renter-Occupied99 (38.2%)$30,750
Average259 (100.0%)$52,841

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brownstown

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Brownstown
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)6 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)18 (18.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (5.6%)5 (5.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9995 (3.1%)7 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (8.1%)27 (27.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (7.5%)13 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (18.8%)9 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (33.1%)12 (12.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (13.8%)2 (2.0%)
$150,000 or more10 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brownstown

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Brownstown
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30025 (15.6%)2 (2.0%)
$300 to $49935 (21.9%)9 (9.1%)
$500 to $79939 (24.4%)28 (28.3%)
$800 to $99930 (18.8%)35 (35.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49930 (18.8%)20 (20.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Brownstown

Housing Structures in Brownstown

Housing Structures in Brownstown
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20077.2%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments72.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments72.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20.8%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other4316.6%
Total259100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brownstown

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Brownstown
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached152 (76.0%)48 (24.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Total160 (61.8%)99 (38.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brownstown

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Brownstown
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)14 (14.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms8 (5.0%)8 (8.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms48 (30.0%)55 (55.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms81 (50.6%)18 (18.2%)
8 or more Rooms23 (14.4%)4 (4.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brownstown

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Brownstown
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas134 (83.8%)52 (52.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas4 (2.5%)5 (5.1%)
Electricity22 (13.8%)42 (42.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Brownstown

Household Vehicle Usage in Brownstown
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)6 (6.1%)
1 Vehicle50 (31.2%)66 (66.7%)
2 Vehicles49 (30.6%)20 (20.2%)
3 or more Vehicles61 (38.1%)7 (7.1%)
Total160 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Brownstown

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Brownstown

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8971
Median Property Value$100,400$72,800
Median Household Income$54,375$5
Monthly Housing Costs$418$0
Real Estate Taxes$905$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00013 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (34.8%)54 (76.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99941 (46.1%)17 (23.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9994 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994 (4.5%)3 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99912 (13.5%)9 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (23.6%)11 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99911 (12.4%)32 (45.1%)
$150,000 or more5 (5.6%)11 (15.5%)
Total89 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brownstown

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Brownstown
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x49 (55.1%)79,904 (112,540.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x21 (23.6%)48 (67.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (9.0%)8 (11.3%)
4.0x or more11 (12.4%)12 (16.9%)
Total89 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brownstown

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Brownstown
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80031 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (39.3%)32 (45.1%)
$800 to $1,49917 (19.1%)9 (12.7%)
Total89 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years78 (76.5%)24 (23.5%)
6 to 18 Years116 (96.7%)4 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years46 (65.7%)24 (34.3%)
26 to 34 Years84 (91.3%)8 (8.7%)
35 to 44 Years105 (93.8%)7 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total682 (91.0%)67 (8.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Brownstown
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born78 (76.5%)24 (23.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen116 (96.7%)4 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46 (65.7%)24 (34.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brownstown

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Brownstown
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999201 (96.2%)8 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99966 (61.1%)42 (38.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999166 (91.2%)16 (8.8%)
$100,000 and over107 (99.1%)1 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 674 (72.6%)4 (3.9%)
6 to 18 Years89 (74.2%)41 (34.2%)
19 to 25 Years32 (45.7%)14 (20.0%)
25 to 34 Years71 (77.2%)26 (28.3%)
35 to 44 Years25 (22.3%)93 (83.0%)
45 to 54 Years37 (71.2%)22 (42.3%)
55 to 64 Years37 (48.7%)43 (56.6%)
65 to 74 Years30 (75.0%)34 (85.0%)
75 Years and over85 (100.0%)58 (68.2%)
Total480 (64.1%)335 (44.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brownstown

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Brownstown
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (6.0%)1 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years16 (21.6%)5 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years26 (21.1%)32 (27.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (56.2%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over15 (65.2%)21 (33.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Brownstown

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years3 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (65.2%)7 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (18.9%)4 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1 (1.2%)1 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years2 (2.7%)1 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.3%)14 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (12.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (21.1%)28 (23.9%)
65 to 74 Years6 (37.5%)4 (16.7%)
75 Years and over5 (21.7%)16 (25.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Brownstown: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years16 (13.0%)8 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years6 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (11.3%)

Technology Access in Brownstown

Computing Device Access in Brownstown

Computing Device Access in Brownstown
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop14054.0%
Smartphone20177.6%
Tablet8332.1%
No Computing Device5119.7%
Total259100.0%

Internet Access in Brownstown

Internet Access in Brownstown
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home16061.8%
Cellular Data Only197.3%
Satellite Internet3513.5%
No Internet5922.8%
Total259100.0%

Brownstown Summary

Brownstown is a small village located in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Brownstown was founded in 1819 by William Brown, a Revolutionary War veteran. Brownstown was originally known as Brownsville, but the name was changed to Brownstown in 1836. The village was incorporated in 1872.
Brownstown was a major stop on the Vandalia Railroad, which ran from Vandalia, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri. The railroad was a major factor in the growth of the village.

Geography

Brownstown is located at 38°45'25" North, 89°14'45" West (38.756944, -89.245833). According to the 2010 census, the village has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.

Economy

The economy of Brownstown is largely based on agriculture. The village is home to several farms, including a large dairy farm. The village also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 212 households, and 149 families residing in the village. The population density was 891.7 people per square mile (344.7/km2). There were 229 housing units at an average density of 382.5 per square mile (147.7/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 212 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,845. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Brownstown?
Total Population of Brownstown is 749.
What is the Total Male Population of Brownstown?
Total Male Population of Brownstown is 380.
What is the Total Female Population of Brownstown?
Total Female Population of Brownstown is 369.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Brownstown?
There are 102.98 Males per 100 Females in Brownstown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Brownstown?
There are 97.11 Females per 100 Males in Brownstown.
What is the Median Population Age in Brownstown?
Median Population Age in Brownstown is 34.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Brownstown
Average Family Size in Brownstown is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Brownstown
Average Household Size in Brownstown is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Brownstown?
Per Capita income in Brownstown is $22,370.
What is the Median Family Income in Brownstown?
Median Family Income in Brownstown is $53,500.
What is the Median Household income in Brownstown?
Median Household Income in Brownstown is $52,841.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Brownstown?
Income or Wage Gap in Brownstown is 20.6%.
Women in Brownstown earn 79.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Brownstown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Brownstown is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Brownstown?
There are 309 People in the Labor Forcein in Brownstown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Brownstown?
55.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Brownstown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Brownstown?
Unemployment Rate in Brownstown is 7.8%.