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Brodhead

Wisconsin · 3,180 residents · 1.795 sq mi
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Brodhead has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,506. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,180
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,165 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,772 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,763 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brodhead
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,506
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,192 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,455
+56%since 1990
from $11,168 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.3%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$486
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
74.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
26.0% rent
2.2
+42%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(3,150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score1.5%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,105)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score3.7%(117)
4
+147%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brodhead, Wisconsin?

Brodhead, Wisconsin has about 3,180 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brodhead, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brodhead, Wisconsin earns about $36,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brodhead, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brodhead, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $81,400, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Brodhead, Wisconsin?

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

What is the poverty rate in Brodhead, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% of people in Brodhead, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brodhead, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brodhead, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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