Living in Broughton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broughton · Census data 2020–2024
Broughton has 206 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $54,375 (35% lower than the Illinois median).
Broughton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Broughton at a glance
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 31.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,375State: $83,390
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Broughton a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Broughton median household income
The median household income in Broughton is $54,375 and the income per person is $19,605. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Broughton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 17.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.27
Broughton demographics
- Population
- 206
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 63
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broughton ›
Education in Broughton
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Broughton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broughton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Broughton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton | 206 | $54,375 | — | — |
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| Raleigh | 235 | $49,167 | $80,000 | $600 |
| Eldorado | 3,771 | $37,154 | $66,200 | $657 |
| Omaha | 171 | $57,321 | $47,500 | $810 |
| Galatia | 913 | $48,258 | $70,200 | $912 |
| McLeansboro | 2,675 | $45,422 | $79,500 | $566 |
| Enfield | 546 | $37,386 | $60,400 | $438 |
| Harrisburg | 8,372 | $43,415 | $84,100 | $760 |
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What is the median household income in Broughton, IL?
The median household income in Broughton is $54,375, 35% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Broughton, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Broughton?
The median age in Broughton is 31.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Broughton?
The average commute to work in Broughton is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broughton?
The unemployment rate in Broughton is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broughton?
5.7% of adults in Broughton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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