Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Brussels, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

214

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%184

Black

10.7%23

Two or More

3.3%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%5

High School Diploma

48.9%65

Some College (<1 yr)

1.5%2

Some College (1+ yr)

6%8

Associate's Degree

23.3%31

Bachelor's Degree

11.3%15

Master's Degree

2.3%3

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

13.5%

Graduate+

2.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.4%32

Renter-Occupied

39.6%21

Total Units

Homeownership

60.4%

Vacancy Rate

28.4%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

21.9%7

$100K–$150K

62.5%20

$150K–$200K

15.6%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

2.7%2

1990–1999

4.1%3

1970–1979

16.2%12

1960–1969

6.8%5

1950–1959

35.1%26

1940–1949

28.4%21

1939 or earlier

6.8%5

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

73.6%39

Utility Gas

24.5%13

Electricity

1.9%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,875

Mean Household Incomei

$67,706

Per Capita Incomei

$21,969

Poverty Ratei

44.4%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$15K–$20K

1.9%1

$20K–$25K

11.3%6

$25K–$30K

1.9%1

$30K–$35K

1.9%1

$35K–$40K

9.4%5

$40K–$45K

13.2%7

$45K–$50K

3.8%2

$50K–$60K

22.6%12

$60K–$75K

18.9%10

$100K–$125K

5.7%3

$125K–$150K

3.8%2

$200K+

5.7%3

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Public Housing4 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

Avg. Commutei

38.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured