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Brillion

Wisconsin · 3,262 residents · 3.09 sq mi
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Brillion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,804. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $140,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,262
+11%since 2000
from 2,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brillion
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(210)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(212)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.3%(207)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.8%(221)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(182)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(404)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.4%(438)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.6%(378)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.7%(382)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.2%(333)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.3%(205)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,804
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,633 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,961
+40%since 2000
from $20,754 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Brillion on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(2,888)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(2,856)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(257)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.7%(57)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(95)
Asian origin
Korean0.5%(15)
Ancestry
German68.8%(2,138)
Irish6.6%(206)
English5.1%(158)
French4.5%(141)
Norwegian4%(123)
Dutch2.8%(86)
American2.2%(68)
Polish2%(62)
Russian1.9%(58)
Czech1.8%(56)
Italian1.2%(36)
Scottish1%(32)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.8%(25)
Swedish0.5%(15)
British0.4%(11)
Welsh0.4%(11)
Danish0.3%(9)
Austrian0.1%(4)
Portuguese0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(362)
Married60.3%(858)
Widowed4.7%(67)
Divorced9.6%(137)
Women 15+
Never married21.7%(305)
Married57.5%(808)
Widowed11%(154)
Divorced9.9%(139)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brillion, Wisconsin?

Brillion, Wisconsin has about 3,262 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brillion, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brillion, Wisconsin earns about $70,804 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 $140,400, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Brillion, Wisconsin?

About 25.5% 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 8.4% 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 422 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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