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'''Brownstown''' is a village in [[Fayette County, Illinois|Fayette County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 705 at the 2000 census.
'''Brownstown''' is a village in [[Fayette County, Illinois|Fayette County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 690 at the 2020 census,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1708992 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> down from 759 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1708992| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Brownstown village, Illinois| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American FactFinder| accessdate=May 3, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213060151/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US1708992| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[U.S. Route 40]] passes through the south side of the village, leading east {{convert|6|mi|0}} to [[St. Elmo, Illinois|St. Elmo]] and west {{convert|8|mi|0}} to [[Vandalia, Illinois|Vandalia]], the Fayette County seat. [[Interstate 70]] passes just south of Brownstown, with the closest exit {{convert|3|mi|0}} west at US 40.
Brownstown is located at {{coord|38|59|43|N|88|57|12|W|city}} (38.995403, -88.953217).{{GR|1}}


According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Brownstown has a total area of {{convert|0.76|sqmi|km2|2}}, all land.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of 0.6&nbsp;square miles (1.6&nbsp;km²), all of it land.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 705 people, 293 households, and 189 families residing in the village. The [[population density]] was 1,123.0 people per square mile (432.1/km²). There were 317 housing units at an average density of 505.0/sq&nbsp;mi (194.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.01% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.57% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.43% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.14% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.43% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.43% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.57% of the population.
|align=left|1880= 121
|1910= 415
|1920= 518
|1930= 464
|1940= 825
|1950= 649
|1960= 659
|1970= 689
|1980= 708
|1990= 668
|2000= 705
|2010= 759
|2020= 690
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 690 people, 313 households, and 200 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|907.89|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 299 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|393.42|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 94.06% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.01% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.58% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.43% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.91% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.30% of the population.


There were 293 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.
There were 313 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.62% were married couples living together, 8.63% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.10% were non-families. 31.63% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 2.68.


In the village the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 72.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.6 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.2 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $28,839, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,438 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $15,239. About 9.9% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $47,171, and the median income for a family was $52,250. Males had a median income of $41,023 versus $15,813 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $28,772. About 16.0% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 36.9% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

The worst graduating class from Brownstown Community High School was the class of 2007. Among the graduates were Tiffany Gould and Melissa Schilling, wanna be daytime Soap Opera star Amy Palecek, Clayton Black, flunk out SIUE students Alison Rebbe, Jeni Tackett, Kaitlyn Kramer, and Josh Behrends, as well as world famous pole dancing fireman Tim Thomason.


==Points of interest==
Brownstown is host to the annual Fayette County Fair, held each summer in mid-July. The fair includes livestock shows, fine arts and culinary exhibits, tractor pulls, stock car races, a talent show, and a queen pageant.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 19 October 2024

Brownstown, Illinois
Village
The Floyd and Glenora Dycus House, a historic site in the village
The Floyd and Glenora Dycus House, a historic site in the village
Location of Brownstown in Fayette County, Illinois.
Location of Brownstown in Fayette County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 38°59′39″N 88°57′19″W / 38.99417°N 88.95528°W / 38.99417; -88.95528[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
TownshipsOtego, Sefton
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Land0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
690
 • Density907.89/sq mi (350.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code618
FIPS code17-08992
GNIS feature ID2397473[1]
Wikimedia CommonsBrownstown, Illinois

Brownstown is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 690 at the 2020 census,[3] down from 759 at the 2010 census.[4]

Geography

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U.S. Route 40 passes through the south side of the village, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to St. Elmo and west 8 miles (13 km) to Vandalia, the Fayette County seat. Interstate 70 passes just south of Brownstown, with the closest exit 3 miles (5 km) west at US 40.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Brownstown has a total area of 0.76 square miles (1.97 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880121—
1910415—
192051824.8%
1930464−10.4%
194082577.8%
1950649−21.3%
19606591.5%
19706894.6%
19807082.8%
1990668−5.6%
20007055.5%
20107597.7%
2020690−9.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 690 people, 313 households, and 200 families residing in the village. The population density was 907.89 inhabitants per square mile (350.54/km2). There were 299 housing units at an average density of 393.42 per square mile (151.90/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.06% White, 1.01% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 3.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.

There were 313 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.62% were married couples living together, 8.63% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.10% were non-families. 31.63% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.37 and the average family size was 2.68.

The village's age distribution consisted of 24.2% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $47,171, and the median income for a family was $52,250. Males had a median income of $41,023 versus $15,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,772. About 16.0% of families and 26.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.9% of those under age 18 and 4.1% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest

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Brownstown is host to the annual Fayette County Fair, held each summer in mid-July. The fair includes livestock shows, fine arts and culinary exhibits, tractor pulls, stock car races, a talent show, and a queen pageant.

References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brownstown, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Brownstown village, Illinois". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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