Brownstown, Illinois facts for kids
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Brownstown, Illinois
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The Floyd and Glenora Dycus House, a historic site in the village
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Location of Brownstown in Fayette County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Townships | Otego, Sefton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 690 |
| • Density | 907.89/sq mi (350.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-08992 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397473 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Brownstown, Illinois |
Brownstown is a small village located in Fayette County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet place where about 690 people lived in 2020. This number was a little lower than the 759 people who lived there in 2010.
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Where is Brownstown Located?
Brownstown is easy to find because major roads pass nearby. U.S. Route 40 goes right through the southern part of the village. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach St. Elmo in about 6 miles (10 km). Going west for about 8 miles (13 km) will take you to Vandalia, which is the main town of Fayette County.
Interstate 70 also runs just south of Brownstown. The closest exit for this highway is about 3 miles (5 km) to the west, where it meets US 40. The village covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.97 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Brownstown?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 121 | — | |
| 1910 | 415 | — | |
| 1920 | 518 | 24.8% | |
| 1930 | 464 | −10.4% | |
| 1940 | 825 | 77.8% | |
| 1950 | 649 | −21.3% | |
| 1960 | 659 | 1.5% | |
| 1970 | 689 | 4.6% | |
| 1980 | 708 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 668 | −5.6% | |
| 2000 | 705 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 759 | 7.7% | |
| 2020 | 690 | −9.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 690 people living in Brownstown. These people made up 313 households and 200 families. Most of the people living in the village were White.
About a quarter of the population, 24.2%, were kids under 18 years old. Around 17.4% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was about 33.9 years.
What Can You Do in Brownstown?
One of the most exciting events in Brownstown is the annual Fayette County Fair. This fun fair happens every summer in mid-July. It's a big event that brings the community together.
At the fair, you can see many different things. There are shows for farm animals like cows and pigs. You can also see cool art and delicious food exhibits. For those who like action, there are tractor pulls and exciting stock car races. The fair also features a talent show where people can show off their skills, and a queen pageant.
See also
In Spanish: Brownstown (Illinois) para niños
