Broughton
Village in Hamilton County, Illinois
Broughton is a village in Hamilton County, Illinois, with 185 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norris City, 8.0 miles NE.
- 185residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 98 / sq mipopulation density
- 62817ZIP code
About Broughton
Broughton is a village in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mount Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The village was founded in the 1720s as Saint Philippe du Grand Marais (called "St. Philippe") by French coureurs de bois. In the early 19th century, it was known as "Rectorville" for nearby Rector Creek, which had been named for federal land surveyor John Rector.
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- Median household income
- $54,375
- Median age
- 31.4
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Broughton had 185 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 185 |
|---|---|
| Density | 98 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Broughton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 185 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.89 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9339° N, 88.4629° W |
| ZIP code | 62817 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1708875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Broughton
- Norris City8.0 mi NE
- Raleigh8.4 mi SW
- Eldorado8.5 mi S
- Omaha9.1 mi E
- Galatia10.5 mi SW
- McLeansboro11.6 mi N
- Muddy11.9 mi S
- Enfield13.4 mi NE
- Harrisburg14.3 mi S
- Ridgway14.5 mi SE
- Equality15.1 mi SE
- Macedonia15.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Broughton
What county is Broughton in?
Broughton is in Hamilton County, Illinois.
What is the population of Broughton, IL?
185 people lived in Broughton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Broughton, IL?
The ZIP code of Broughton is 62817.
What is the elevation of Broughton?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Broughton?
Norris City (8.0 mi), Raleigh (8.4 mi), Eldorado (8.5 mi), Omaha (9.1 mi), Galatia (10.5 mi).
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