Brown County, Illinois
Total Population: 6,320
County Seat: Mount Sterling
Median Home Value
$142,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$72,288
Across all households
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
17.4%
65 Years and Over
16.2%
Male
62.4%
Female
37.6%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.4%
No Health Insurance
2.7%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.1%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$72,288
Mean Household Income
$83,413
Per Capita Income
$26,527
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.2%
In Labor Force (19–64)
79.9%
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$142,200
Median Rent
$724/mo
Total Housing Units
2,321
Owner-Occupied
73.6%
Renter-Occupied
26.4%
Vacancy Rate
12.9%
Married Couple Households
48.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
24.0%
Average Household Size
2.23
Broadband Internet Access
82.1%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17009.