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Brillion

Wisconsin · 3,148 residents · 3.09 sq mi
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Brillion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $123,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,148
+7%since 2000
from 2,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brillion
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,633 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,730
+10%since 2000
from $20,754 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$538
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,888)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,999)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(89)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.8%(55)
Diversity Score11.9%(373)
Diversity Score
12
+594%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brillion, Wisconsin?

Brillion, Wisconsin has about 3,148 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brillion, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brillion, Wisconsin earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brillion, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brillion, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Brillion, Wisconsin?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brillion, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brillion, Wisconsin?

About 3.9% of people in Brillion, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brillion, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brillion, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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