Brookfield, IL is a suburban village located in Cook County, with a population of 19,517 according to the latest census figures. With a population density of 5,906 people per square mile, this small community is home to some great local businesses like Little Red School House and Bait Shop and Caruso’s Pizza Palace. There are also year-round outdoor activities that locals can enjoy such as fishing at Lake Lillian or biking along the Salt Creek Trail. Other organizations such as The Brookfield Young Professionals Network help promote civic engagement and provide networking opportunities for young professionals. Lastly, sports fans can watch Brookfield Central High School compete in various sporting events throughout the year.
The population in Brookfield is 19,517. There are 6,372 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brookfield is 40.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brookfield is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brookfield
- 54.7% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 35.0% are married with children
- 15.6% have children, but are single
Race in Brookfield
- 69.3% are White
- 5.5% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 22.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander