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Brookport, IL
City in Massac County, Illinois.
Population
733
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,123
ZIP codes
0
Brookport and its ZIP codes
Brookport at a glance
- Brookport is about 4.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,000 a year, 54% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $58,300 (78% below Illinois) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Brookport, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookport, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,000
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$58,300
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
61.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.7%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (214), German Americans (205), Swedish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Massac County. PPP loans are for Brookport.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,322
2,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$286M
FY 2026, $20,177 per person
How people get to work
Brookport, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.8%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookport, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
778
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
134
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
49.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookport, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Brookport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KYCity | 4.3 mi | 20.3 |
| MetropolisCity | 6 mi | 6 |
| Farley, KYCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Hendron, KYCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Massac, KYCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 4 |
| Ledbetter, KYCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Reidland, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Smithland, KYCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| JoppaVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Kevil, KYCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Symsonia, KYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Lovelaceville, KYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Burna, KYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Bandana, KYCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Calvert City, KYCity | 17 mi | 17.9 |
| GolcondaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookport, IL in?
- Brookport is in Massac County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Brookport, IL?
- About 733 people live in Brookport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookport?
- Nearby places include Paducah, KY (4.3 mi), Metropolis (6 mi), Farley, KY (6.8 mi), Hendron, KY (6.9 mi), Massac, KY (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023