Brookfield, IL

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Population

18,937

0.153% decline

Median Age

39.5


Median Household Income

$78,481

4.17% growth

Poverty Rate

8.12%


Number of Employees

9,719

3.05% growth

Median Property Value

$233,900

2.86% growth

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Brookfield, IL had a population of 18.9k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $78,481. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Brookfield, IL declined from 18,966 to 18,937, a -0.153% decrease and its median household income grew from $75,336 to $78,481, a 4.17% increase.

The population of Brookfield, IL is 69.3% White Alone, 22.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 5.47% Black or African American Alone. 17.1% of the people in Brookfield, IL speak a non-English language, and 96.9% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Brookfield, IL is $233,900, and the homeownership rate is 78.6%. Most people in Brookfield, IL commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Brookfield, IL is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Brookfield, IL employs 9.72k people. The largest industries in Brookfield, IL are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,632 people), Educational Services (1,011 people), and Manufacturing (994 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,977), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,537), and Public Administration ($72,500).

Median household income in Brookfield, IL is $78,481. Males in Brookfield, IL have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,403. The income inequality in Brookfield, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.483, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$78,481

2017 value

± $3,618

4.17%

1 Year Growth

± 7.08%

Households in Brookfield, IL have a median annual income of $78,481, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $75,336 in 2016, which represents a 4.17% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$71,579

Average Male Salary

± $1,160

$52,403

Average Female Salary

± $852

In 2017, full-time male employees in Brookfield, IL made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Brookfield, IL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,613 ± $3,132

  2. White

    $56,297 ± $776

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $46,947 ± $14,340

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Brookfield, IL workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.17 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Brookfield, IL by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brookfield, IL is from Illinois.

0.483

2017 Wage GINI

0.481

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.483 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.351% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 8158

  2. Census Tract 8187

  3. Census Tract 8193

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brookfield, IL was Census Tract 8158 with a value of $80,395, followed by Census Tract 8187 and Census Tract 8193, with respective values of $79,412 and $77,800.

The following map shows all of the places in Brookfield, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brookfield, IL (1.53k out of 18.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    1,197 ± 265

  2. Hispanic

    547 ± 194

  3. Other

    185 ± 132

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brookfield, IL is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

9.72k

2017 Value

± 675

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 9.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Brookfield, IL grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 9.43k employees to 9.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brookfield, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,563 people), Management Occupations (1,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (924 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brookfield, IL.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Brookfield, IL, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,563 people), Management Occupations (1,014 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (924 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Brookfield, IL has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (2.26 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.43 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.43 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Brookfield, IL, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($160,179), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($110,833), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($93,355).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

9.72k

2017 Value

± 675

3.05%

1 Year growth

± 9.38%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Brookfield, IL grew at a rate of 3.05%, from 9.43k employees to 9.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brookfield, IL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,632 people), Educational Services (1,011 people), and Manufacturing (994 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brookfield, IL, though some of these residents may live in Brookfield, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Brookfield, IL, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,632 people), Educational Services (1,011 people), and Manufacturing (994 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Brookfield, IL has an unusually high number of Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.56 times higher than expected), Information (1.51 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.46 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Brookfield, IL, by median earnings, are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,977), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,537), and Public Administration ($72,500).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $76.6B

  2. Gasoline

    $75B

  3. Pharmaceuticals

    $66.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $76.6B, followed by Gasoline with $75B and Pharmaceuticals and $66.8B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$871B

2015 Value

$1.31T

Projected 2045 Value

50.5% growth

In 2015, total outbound Illinois trade was $871B. This is expected to increase 50.5% to $1.31T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Indiana

    $63.2B

  2. Wisconsin

    $48.1B

  3. Michigan

    $32.6B

In 2015, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $63.2B, followed by Wisconsin with $48.1B and Michigan and $32.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

95.2% of the population of Brookfield, IL has health coverage, with 64.6% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 9.85% on Medicare, 9.05% on non-group plans, and 0.664% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Brookfield, IL was $8,262 in 2014. This is a 4.44% increase from the previous year ($7,911).

Primary care physicians in Brookfield, IL see 1240 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1244 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1332 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 526 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Stephenson County and St. Clair County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (12.7%). Additionally, Stephenson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,240 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,240 patients per year. This represents a 0.322% decrease from the previous year (1,244 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,262

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,875

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$4,959

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,116

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Illinois (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.44%, from $7,911 to $8,262.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

4.78%

Uninsured

64.6%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

9.85%

Medicare

9.05%

Non-Group

0.664%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brookfield, IL declined by 18.7% from 5.88% to 4.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brookfield, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Stephenson County

    12.7% prevalence

  2. St. Clair County

    12.7% prevalence

  3. Saline County

    12% prevalence

Stephenson County and St. Clair County have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Illinois, at 12.7%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Illinois by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Brookfield, IL is home to a population of 18.9k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 9.25% of Brookfield, IL residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Brookfield, IL is composed of 13.1k White Alone residents (69.3%), 4.26k Hispanic or Latino residents (22.5%), 1.04k Black or African American Alone residents (5.47%), 316 Asian Alone residents (1.67%), 109 Two or More Races residents (0.576%), 66 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.349%), 18 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.0951%), and 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Brookfield, IL are Spanish or Spanish Creole (1,915 speakers), Serbo-Croatian (202 speakers), and Italian (194 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.2

48

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Brookfield, IL was 39.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 48. But people in Brookfield, IL are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Brookfield, IL residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.25%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

8.36%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 9.25% of Brookfield, IL residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brookfield, IL was 8.36%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    669,904 ± 19,564 people

  2. India

    147,732 ± 9,382 people

  3. Poland

    136,910 ± 9,036 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Brookfield, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 669,904 Brookfield, IL residents, followed by India with 147,732 and Poland with 136,910.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2017 Citizenship

97%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.9% of Brookfield, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Brookfield, IL was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    13.1k ± 603

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    4.26k ± 708

  3. Black or African American Alone

    1.04k ± 612

In 2017, there were 3.08 times more White Alone residents (13.1k people) in Brookfield, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.26k Hispanic or Latino and 1.04k Black or African American Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Brookfield, IL as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    1,915 speakers (10.8%)

  2. Serbo-Croatian

    202 speakers (1.14%)

  3. Italian

    194 speakers (1.1%)

17.1% of Brookfield, IL citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Brookfield, IL was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 10.8% of the overall population of Brookfield, IL are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 1.14% speak Serbo-Croatian and 1.1% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    284 ± 121

  2. Korea

    88 ± 52

  3. World War II

    65 ± 50

Brookfield, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brookfield, IL was $233,900 in 2017, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $227,400 to $233,900, a 2.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Brookfield, IL is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Brookfield, IL have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Brookfield, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$78,481

Median Household Income

± $3,618

6.93k

Number of Households

± 522

In 2017, the median household income of the 6.93k households in Brookfield, IL grew to $78,481 from the previous year's value of $75,336.

The following chart displays the households in Brookfield, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$233,900

2017 Median

± $8,222

$227,400

2016 Median

± $6,538

In 2017, the median property value in Brookfield, IL grew to to $233,900 from the previous year's value of $227,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Brookfield, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brookfield, IL the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Brookfield, IL distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brookfield, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

78.6%

2017 Homeownership

75.5%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 78.6% of the housing units in Brookfield, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Brookfield, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brookfield, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brookfield, IL have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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Commute Time

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brookfield, IL have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Brookfield, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.9%

  2. Public Transit

    8.54%

  3. Carpooled

    7.08%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Brookfield, IL was Drove Alone, followed by those who Public Transit and those who Carpooled.

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