Browns, Illinois
Village · Population 134 · #1187 in Illinois
About Browns
Browns, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 134.
Officially, Browns is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 462 residents per square mile.
📰 Browns News Today
- Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears: Photos from 2026 preseason game Akron Beacon Journal · Aug 15
- What channel is Bears vs Browns game today? Time, how to watch live, streaming indystar.com · Aug 15
- Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears K99.1FM · Aug 17
- Bears vs. Browns: Photos from Chicago's 34-10 preseason win Bears Wire · Aug 15
- How to Watch Bears vs. Browns: Preseason Opener TV Channel, Time, and Streaming On Tap Sports Net · Aug 15
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What Makes Browns Unique
- The only place in America named Browns — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)134
Rank in state#1187 of 1,294
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density462/sq mi
Coordinates38.3775, -87.9832