Brookfield, IL Demographics

A map of Brookfield's Population by Race

Brookfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 19,331, a less than 1% change from the 19,476 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 20.7% Hispanic, 4.6% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Brookfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Brookfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Brookfield, that probability was 50.0% in 2020 and 46.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Brookfield is ranked the 128th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Brookfield was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Brookfield's White Population

13,537 residents of Brookfield, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Brookfield is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Brookfield ranks 1266th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's White population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Brookfield's population has increased from 65.7% to 70.0%.

Brookfield is more White than neighboring McCook (51.1% White), North Riverside (56.6% White), and Lyons (45% White). Brookfield is less White than neighboring La Grange Park (74.5% White), and Riverside (70.3% White).

Brookfield's Black Population

886 residents of Brookfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Brookfield is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Brookfield ranks 289th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.4%. Black residents' share of Brookfield's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

Brookfield is more Black than neighboring La Grange Park (3.8% Black), McCook (0% Black), Lyons (1.5% Black), and Riverside (0.7% Black). Brookfield is less Black than neighboring North Riverside (8.5% Black).

Brookfield's Asian Population

220 residents of Brookfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Brookfield is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Brookfield ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.4%. Asian residents' share of Brookfield's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.1%.

Brookfield is less Asian than neighboring La Grange Park (2.8% Asian), McCook (2.6% Asian), North Riverside (1.7% Asian), Lyons (2.3% Asian), and Riverside (1.4% Asian).

Brookfield's Hispanic Population

4,009 residents of Brookfield, or 20.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Brookfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Brookfield ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Brookfield's population has decreased from 25.8% to 20.7%.

Brookfield is more Hispanic than neighboring La Grange Park (16.3% Hispanic). Brookfield is less Hispanic than neighboring McCook (45.1% Hispanic), North Riverside (31.5% Hispanic), Lyons (50.3% Hispanic), and Riverside (24.5% Hispanic).

Brookfield's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Brookfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Brookfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Brookfield ranks 673rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Brookfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Brookfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Grange Park (0.2% Native American/Other), North Riverside (0.2% Native American/Other), and Riverside (0.1% Native American/Other).

Brookfield's Multiracial Population

672 residents of Brookfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Brookfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Brookfield ranks 815th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Brookfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Brookfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Brookfield is more Multiracial than neighboring La Grange Park (2.3% Multiracial), McCook (1.1% Multiracial), North Riverside (1.4% Multiracial), Lyons (0.9% Multiracial), and Riverside (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.