Brookfield, Illinois
Brookfield: village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America)
About
Brookfield is a village located in the county of Cook in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,978 and a population density of 6,182 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,091 inhabitants.
The village was created 133 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Brookfield
| Population | 18,091 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Cook County |
| Postal code | 60513 |
| Phone Area Codes | 708 |
| Area | 3.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8239,-87.8517 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1893 (133 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:05:26 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 5,893 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Brookfield is located at 41°49'26"N 87°51'6"W (41.8239200, -87.8517300).
Brookfield map
Weather
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Brookfield
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Brookfield decreased by 4.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 1,111 | - | |
| 2010 | 18,978 | 94.15% | census |
| 2011 | 19,031 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,069 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,081 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,048 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,961 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,825 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,653 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,462 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,295 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,091 | -1.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,102 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 4,849 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,161 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 4,828 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 84.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 29.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 65.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 216 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $522,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,250 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $605 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,760 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,941 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.62 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 29,218 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 106,327 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 128,354 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,173 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $93,099 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,200 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 638 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 312 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 245 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 451 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 553 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,051.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.58 |
Best Things to Do in Brookfield
1Brookfield Zoo
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States View details
Phone: +17086888000 | Website available
2Chicago Zoological Society
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States View details
Phone: +17086888000 | Website available
3Hamill Family Play Zoo
3300 Golf Rd, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States View details
Phone: +17086888000 | Website available
4The Carousel
8400 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, United States View details
Website available
People born in Brookfield (4)
People born in Brookfield, including basketball player Tom Kondla, football player and coach Lou Saban, Medal of Honor recipient George Marsh, .
More notable people
- Dennis McDonald (American politician) he was born in 14/07/1938
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Brookfield, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147411 | Morton College | Cicero (IL) | 60804-4398 |
Nearby Transit Stations (23)
Rail and bus stations connected to Brookfield, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
| CHI | Chicago Union Station | 225 South Canal Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Brookfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Post Office | Brookfield (IL) | 60513 |
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- Brookfield, Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 16,900 people.
- Brookfield, Ohio township of Ohio with a population of 8,261 people.
- Brookfield, Wisconsin city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 6,518 people.
- Brookfield, Missouri city in Linn County, Missouri with a population of 4,178 people.
- Brookfield, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, USA with a population of 3,439 people.
- Brookfield, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 2,386 people.
- Brookfield, Vermont town in Orange County, Vermont, United States with a population of 1,343 people.
- Brookfield, Michigan township in Eaton County, Michigan with a population of 698 people.
- Brookfield, New Hampshire town in Carroll County, New Hampshire with a population of 688 people.
- Brookfield, Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 401 people.
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| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 79,727 | Town in Illinois |
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| Skokie | 62,404 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Des Plaines | 58,179 | The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Orland Park | 57,347 | Village in Illinois |
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| Oak Lawn | 54,376 | Village in Illinois, United States of America |
| Berwyn | 53,701 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
| Mount Prospect | 53,299 | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States |
| Oak Park | 51,852 | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois |
| Hoffman Estates | 50,495 | A city in Cook County, Illinois. |
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Distance to Other Cities
Brookfield distances to largest Illinois cities