Brown County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Brown County, Illinois
Brown County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,322
Median Age
41.0
Male Median
40.7
Female Median
42.8
Brown County, Illinois Population Growth

Brown County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -8.3%%.
-8.3%% Growth
Brown County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Brown County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.0 | 6,322 |
| 2023 | 40.9 | 6,320 |
| 2022 | 38.5 | 6,334 |
| 2021 | 38.1 | 6,330 |
| 2020 | 38.9 | 6,599 |
| 2019 | 38.9 | 6,628 |
| 2018 | 39.0 | 6,675 |
| 2017 | 38.7 | 6,791 |
| 2016 | 37.4 | 6,836 |
| 2015 | 37.7 | 6,859 |
| 2014 | 37.3 | 6,878 |
| 2013 | 37.3 | 6,904 |
| 2012 | 37.2 | 6,913 |
| 2011 | 38.6 | 6,897 |
| 2010 | 37.6 | 6,897 |
Brown County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.5% |
| 5–17 | 12.3% |
| 18–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–54 | 31.9% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65+ | 16.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Brown County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 49.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 25.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 24.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Brown County, Illinois
The median age in Brown County, Illinois is 41.0 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Brown County, Illinois is 6,322.
In Brown County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 16.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.3%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Brown County, Illinois is aging.