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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Brookfield

Wisconsin · 35,184 residents · 27.322 sq mi
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Brookfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,132. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $120,800. With a median age of 38.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 94% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

35,184
−9%vs 2000
vs 38,649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,288 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Brookfield
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,132
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,225 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$24,814
−33%vs 2000
vs $37,292 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$120,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $188,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$781
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,014 in 2000
US average: $450
91.5%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.9% in 2000
8.5% rent
2.1
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(36,051)
Black0.8%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(453)
Asian3.8%(1,477)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(5,419)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(34,047)
Black0.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(230)
Asian2.6%(923)
Other0.3%(104)
Diversity Score9.4%(3,297)
9
−33%vs 2000
vs 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.7%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+75%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

Brookfield, Wisconsin has about 35,184 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brookfield, Wisconsin earns about $57,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brookfield, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brookfield, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

About 41.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brookfield, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

About 1.1% of people in Brookfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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