What percentage of people rent in Brownstown, IL?
43.2% (±11.5 points) of the occupied homes in Brownstown, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 102 renting households against 134 that own their home.
In Brownstown, the share of households that rent went from 39.3% in 2015–2019 to 43.2% in 2020–2024 (+3.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 43.2% (±11.5 points)
- Renting households
- 102 (±40)
- Median renter income
- $34,500 (±$6,562)
Who rents and who owns in Brownstown
| Brownstown | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 43.2% (±11.5 points) | 19.4% (±2.6 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 102 (±40) | 1,515 (±206) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 134 (±44) | 6,299 (±264) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.6 (±1.3) | 2.4 (±0.3) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.7 (±0.6) | 2.6 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $34,500 (±$6,562) | $37,346 (±$6,623) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $83,750 (±$25,398) | $66,875 (±$5,129) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Brownstown, the renter share is higher than in Fayette County (19.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (32.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Fayette County, Brownstown ranks 1 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Brownstown has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.3% (±9.9 points) | 43.2% (±11.5 points) | +3.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $663 (±$78) | $886 (±$84) | +33.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,636 (±$12,521) | $53,000 (±$14,421) | +21.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Brownstown
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown | — | 43.2% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Sefton Township | 4.1 mi | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | Lower |
| Otego Township | 4.3 mi | 32.0% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Fayette County) | 5.2 mi | 13.2% (±15.4 points) | Lower |
| St. Elmo | 5.9 mi | 18.0% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Avena Township | 5.9 mi | 16.8% (±5.5 points) | Lower |
| Vandalia Township | 7.3 mi | 28.1% (±5.2 points) | Lower |
| Vandalia | 8.5 mi | 33.5% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilberton Township | 8.7 mi | 16.5% (±16.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sefton Township, IL (1.1%), Wheatland Township (Fayette County), IL (13.2%), St. Elmo, IL (18.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownstown | 43.2% (±11.5 points) |
| 2 | Vandalia | 33.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 3 | Otego Township | 32.0% (±7.6 points) |
| 4 | Bear Grove Township | 28.2% (±21.0 points) |
| 5 | Vandalia Township | 28.1% (±5.2 points) |
| 6 | St. Elmo | 18.0% (±8.3 points) |
| 7 | Ramsey | 17.1% (±7.4 points) |
Showing 7 of 27 places in Fayette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Brownstown
How many renters are there in Brownstown?
Brownstown has an estimated 102 (±40) renting households, 43.2% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Brownstown?
In Brownstown, the share of households that rent went from 39.3% in 2015–2019 to 43.2% in 2020–2024 (+3.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Brownstown?
A renting household in Brownstown has 3.6 people on average, against 2.7 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Brownstown?
The median renting household in Brownstown, IL has an income of $34,500 (±$6,562) a year, against $83,750 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownstown village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownstown village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownstown village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownstown village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Brownstown village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Brownstown village, Illinois (place:08992, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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