Brussels, Illinois Population History 1990 - 2021

What is the current population of Brussels?

Based on the latest 2022 data from the US census, the current population of Brussels is 114. Brussels, Illinois is the 17,899th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Brussels?

The peak population of Brussels was in 2000, when its population was 147. In 2000, Brussels was the 17,739th largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 17,899th largest city in the US. Brussels is currently 22.4% smaller than it was in 2000.

How quickly is Brussels shrinking?

Brussels has shrunk 22.4% since the year 2000. Brussels, Illinois's growth is about average. 54% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Brussels, Illinois?

The total voting age population of Brussels, Illinois, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 119. The voting age population is 39.5% male and 60.5% female.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 19.7% of the residents of Brussels are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Brussels, Illinois?

The racial demographics of Brussels are 100.0% White. Additionally, 1.5% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois residents are below the poverty line?

In Brussels, 17.4% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 0.0%. On a per-household basis, 0.0% of families are below the poverty line in Brussels.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 62.5% of Brussels residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Brussels, Illinois residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 85.6% of Brussels residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 11.7% have a bachelor's degree and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Brussels residents aged 5 and older, 1.5% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 0.0% of residents speak Spanish at home, 1.5% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.0% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Brussels, Illinois?

The unemployment rate in Brussels is 2.7%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois residents work for the government?

In Brussels, 17.8% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Brussels, Illinois?

The median household income in Brussels is $61,250.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Brussels, Illinois?

In Brussels, 67.5% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Brussels, Illinois?

Renters occupy 32.5% of housing units in Brussels.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Brussels, 64.7% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Brussels, Illinois housing units were built after 2000?

In Brussels, 10.6% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000.

What is the median monthly rent in Brussels, Illinois?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Brussels is $610.

What percentage of households in Brussels, Illinois have broadband internet?

In Brussels, 57.5% of households have an active broadband internet connection.

Brussels Population By Year

Year	Population	Rank in US
2021	114	17,899
2020	115	17,875
2019	131	17,804
2018	133	17,768
2017	134	17,757
2016	136	17,745
2015	136	17,737
2014	138	17,711
2013	141	17,677
2012	139	17,707
2011	141	17,679
2010	141	17,675
2000	147	17,739
1990	127	17,957