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Brimfield, IL


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Brimfield, Illinois

Brimfield, Illinois, in Peoria county, is 18 miles NW of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 136 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan area. Brimfield has a population of 933.

The People and Families of Brimfield

In Brimfield, about 61% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Brimfield, since the village is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brimfield had a median family income of $42,083.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Brimfield gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brimfield Housing

Owners occupy 84% of the housing units in Brimfield.

Commuting

In Brimfield, 92% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Brimfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Brimfield Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Brimfield, IL

Comparing Brimfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income64
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home67
Short Commute Times57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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