Broughton, IL Demographics

A map of Broughton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	183	169	88.8%	91.4%
Native American/Other	18	0	8.7%	0.0%
Multiracial	5	11	2.4%	5.9%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.1%

Broughton, Illinois has an estimated population of 206, a large increase from the 185 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.8% White, 8.7% Native American/Other, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broughton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broughton has become more 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 Broughton, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broughton is ranked the 1195th 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). Broughton was ranked the 1208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broughton's White Population

183 residents of Broughton, or 88.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broughton is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Broughton ranks 671st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Broughton's population has decreased from 91.4% to 88.8%.

Broughton is more White than neighboring Omaha (86% White). Broughton is less White than neighboring Eldorado (90.5% White), Raleigh (96.6% White), Norris City (97.3% White), and McLeansboro (94.2% White).

Broughton's Black Population

0 residents of Broughton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broughton is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Broughton ranks 419th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Broughton's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Broughton is less Black than neighboring Eldorado (0.3% Black), Norris City (0.3% Black), and McLeansboro (0.6% Black).

Broughton's Asian Population

0 residents of Broughton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Broughton is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Broughton ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Broughton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Broughton is less Asian than neighboring Eldorado (1.6% Asian), Norris City (1% Asian), and McLeansboro (0.6% Asian).

Broughton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Broughton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broughton is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Broughton ranks 1228th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Broughton's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Broughton is less Hispanic than neighboring Eldorado (4.9% Hispanic), and McLeansboro (0.6% Hispanic).

Broughton's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Broughton, or 8.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broughton is higher than in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Broughton ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 18. Native American/Other residents' share of Broughton's population has increased from 0.0% to 8.7%.

Broughton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eldorado (0.8% Native American/Other), Raleigh (0% Native American/Other), Norris City (0% Native American/Other), Omaha (0% Native American/Other), and McLeansboro (0.7% Native American/Other).

Broughton's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Broughton, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broughton is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Broughton ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broughton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Broughton's population has decreased from 5.9% to 2.4%.

Broughton is more Multiracial than neighboring Eldorado (1.9% Multiracial), and Norris City (1.4% Multiracial). Broughton is less Multiracial than neighboring Raleigh (3.4% Multiracial), Omaha (14% Multiracial), and McLeansboro (3.2% 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.