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Broughton, Hamilton County, Illinois

Village in Hamilton County, Illinois · ZIP 62817

  • Hamilton County
  • Within Mayberry Township
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
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  • 179 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 68Households
  • $52,500Median household income
  • $38,800Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−4.1%
1851901952000: 19320002010: 19420102020: 1852020193185
Population of Broughton at each census
CensusPopulation
2000193
2010194
2020185

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Broughton
Under $50k42.6%
$50k to $100k36.7%
$100k to $150k20.6%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over0%

Median household income $52,500 · Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Broughton
Owner occupied
49 units
Renter occupied
19 units
Vacancy rate
15%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Broughton compared with its county and state
Broughton compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureBroughtonHamilton CountyIllinois
Population2137,97212,692,653
Median household income$52,500$61,520$81,702
Median age32.443.538.9
Median home value$38,800$108,800$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher4.7%18.5%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%0.7%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes72.1%78.3%66.8%
Mean commute to work26.3 minutes26.5 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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