Demographics details for Normal, IL vs Brookings, SD

Population Overview

Compare main population characteristics in Normal, IL vs Brookings, SD.

Data	Normal	Brookings
Population	52,838	23,993
Median Age	25.2 years	24.5 years
Median Income	$63,965	$57,824
Married Families	29.0%	27.0%
Poverty Level	12%	12%
Unemployment Rate	5.5	2.3

Population Comparison: Normal vs Brookings

In Normal, the population is higher at 52,838, compared to 23,993 in Brookings.
Residents in Normal have a higher median age of 25.2 years compared to 24.5 years in Brookings.
Normal has a higher median income of $63,965 compared to $57,824 in Brookings.
A higher percentage of married families is found in Normal at 29.0% compared to 27.0% in Brookings.
The poverty level is identical in both Normal and Brookings at 12%.
The unemployment rate in Normal is higher at 5.5%, compared to 2.3% in Brookings.

Demographics

Demographics Normal vs Brookings provide insight into the diversity of the communities to compare.

Demographic	Normal	Brookings
Black	13	2
White	73	84
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	6	4
Two or More Races	4	4
American Indian	Data is updating	2

Demographics Comparison: Normal vs Brookings

A higher percentage of Black residents are in Normal at 13% compared to 2% in Brookings.
The percentage of White residents is higher in Brookings at 84% compared to 73% in Normal.
Both Normal and Brookings have the same percentage of Asian residents at 4%.
The Hispanic community is larger in Normal at 6% compared to 4% in Brookings.
Both Normal and Brookings have the same percentage of residents identifying as two or more races at 4%.
In Brookings, the percentage of American Indian residents is higher at 2%, compared to 0% in Normal.

Health Statistics

The health statistics provide insights into prevalent health conditions in two communities.

Health Metric	Normal	Brookings
Mental Health Not Good	16.6%	12.7%
Physical Health Not Good	11.0%	8.7%
Depression	22.3%	18.7%
Smoking	15.5%	14.9%
Binge Drinking	16.5%	20.5%
Obesity	37.6%	34.2%
Disability Percentage	8.0%	9.0%

Health Statistics Comparison: Normal vs Brookings

More residents in Normal report poor mental health at 16.6% compared to 12.7% in Brookings.
Depression is more prevalent in Normal at 22.3% compared to 18.7% in Brookings.
Smoking is more prevalent in Normal at 15.5% compared to 14.9% in Brookings.
More residents engage in binge drinking in Brookings at 20.5% compared to 16.5% in Normal.
Obesity rates are higher in Normal at 37.6% compared to 34.2% in Brookings.
There is a higher percentage of disabled individuals in Brookings at 9.0% compared to 8.0% in Normal.

Education Levels

The educational attainment in the area helps gauge the workforce's skill level and economic potential.

Education Level	Normal	Brookings
No Schooling	0.1% (44)	0.2% (58)
High School Diploma	8.2% (4,307)	7.7% (1,837)
Less than High School	2.5% (1,335)	3.4% (822)
Bachelor's Degree and Higher	27.2% (14,346)	23.1% (5,531)

Education Levels Comparison: Normal vs Brookings

In Brookings, a larger percentage of residents lack formal schooling at 0.2% compared to 0.1% in Normal.
A higher percentage of residents in Normal hold a high school diploma at 8.2% compared to 7.7% in Brookings.
The percentage of residents with less than a high school education is higher in Brookings at 3.4%, compared to 2.5% in Normal.
A higher percentage of residents in Normal hold a bachelor's degree or higher at 27.2% compared to 23.1% in Brookings.

Crime and Safety

Understanding crime rates and safety measures is crucial for assessing the livability of a city or town. Crime levels can vary significantly from one neighborhood to another, influenced by various factors such as population density and local amenities. For instance, areas with high foot traffic, like train stations, might experience different crime dynamics compared to quieter residential neighborhoods. Evaluating these patterns helps in making informed decisions about safety and community well-being.