Brownstown, IL is a small rural town with a population of 839 people. It is located in Fayette County and has a population density of 949 people per square mile. Brownstown is known for its small-town charm; local businesses range from general stores to cafes to antique shops. Additionally, there are many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking at nearby parks or rivers. Other local organizations include the Brownstown Lions Club, which holds various events throughout the year to benefit the community, as well as the Brownstown Women's Club and the Boy Scouts Troop #152. Every summer, residents look forward to the Brownstown Sports Days festival featuring local sporting events such as baseball, archery, and horseshoes.
The population in Brownstown is 839. There are 1,087 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Brownstown is 30.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Brownstown is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Brownstown
- 37.8% are married
- 11.6% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 10.4% have children, but are single
Race in Brownstown
- 98.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander