Demographics & People — Brussels, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 136 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~600 |
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| Median Age | 31.0 |
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| Total Households | 45 |
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| Family Households | 31 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3693 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 104 |
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| Black or African American | 29 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 54 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 33 |
| Irish | 32 |
| English | 11 |
| Swedish | 8 |
| American | 6 |
| Dutch | 5 |
| Other groups | 3 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
Language
| English Only | 134 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 135 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 8 |
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| Population 18+ | 99 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Brussels, Illinois.
