Brown County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55009 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 270,892 | — | #265 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,649 | +6.0% | #600 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.2 years | -1.8% | #2,553 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $266,000 | -5.6% | #809 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,031 | -11.3% | #904 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | -28.1% | #585 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Brown County has a population of 270,892, making it the #265 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Brown County is $79,649, ranking #600 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Brown County is $266,000 (-5.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,031/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.0%.
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94.9% of residents in Brown County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% above the national rate.
About Brown County, Wisconsin
Brown County, Wisconsin has a total population of 270,892, making it the 265th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Brown County is 38.2 years, which is 1.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Brown County is $79,649, which ranks #600 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Brown County is $266,000, 5.6% below the national median. Renters in Brown County pay a median gross rent of $1,031 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Brown County, 33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.
Brown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Brown County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.