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.

Brookport, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

733

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%656

Black

5.7%42

Two or More

4%29

Hispanic/Latino

0.8%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%23

High School Diploma

48.5%233

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%36

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%69

Associate's Degree

2.5%12

Bachelor's Degree

6%29

Master's Degree

1.7%8

HS or Higher

85.4%

BA or Higher

7.7%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$58,300

Median Renti

$843

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.9%192

Renter-Occupied

38.1%118

Total Units

360

Homeownership

61.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

40.1%77

$50K–$100K

46.4%89

$100K–$150K

8.9%17

$150K–$200K

3.6%7

$200K–$300K

1%2

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

6.4%23

2000–2009

10.6%38

1990–1999

8.6%31

1980–1989

11.1%40

1970–1979

6.4%23

1960–1969

24.2%87

1950–1959

14.2%51

1940–1949

8.9%32

1939 or earlier

9.7%35

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.4%181

Utility Gas

41%127

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$38,000

Mean Household Incomei

$46,649

Per Capita Incomei

$19,889

Poverty Ratei

27.6%

Unemploymenti

8.7%

Labor Forcei

298

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

15.5%48

$10K–$15K

9.7%30

$15K–$20K

2.6%8

$20K–$25K

2.3%7

$25K–$30K

11.3%35

$30K–$35K

3.5%11

$35K–$40K

7.7%24

$40K–$45K

7.4%23

$45K–$50K

2.9%9

$50K–$60K

3.5%11

$60K–$75K

14.5%45

$75K–$100K

12.6%39

$100K–$125K

1.3%4

$125K–$150K

5.2%16

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing29 homes97% occupied$362/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $38,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

67%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

11%

Low income$19K–$30K/yr

18%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

78% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

269

Avg. Commutei

22.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

272

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured