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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brookfield

Wisconsin · 38,649 residents · 27.322 sq mi
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Brookfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,225. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $188,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 74% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,649
+10%since 1990
from 35,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,415 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,288 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.5
+10%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K36K38K40K42K1990201020202024Brookfield
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,225
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,132 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$37,292
+50%since 1990
from $24,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$188,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,014
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $781 in 1990
US average: $602
89.9%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.5% in 1990
10.1% rent
2.5
+17%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(34,047)
Black0.3%(110)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(230)
Asian2.6%(923)
Diversity Score9.4%(3,297)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(36,051)
Black0.8%(316)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(453)
Asian3.8%(1,477)
Diversity Score14%(5,419)
14
+50%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−43%since 1990
from 19.7 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 Brookfield, Wisconsin?

Brookfield, Wisconsin has about 38,649 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brookfield, Wisconsin earns about $76,225 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 $188,700, and the typical rent is about $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Brookfield, Wisconsin?

About 49.0% 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 2.2% of people in Brookfield, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brookfield, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brookfield, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,465 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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