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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Brown Deer

Wisconsin · 12,170 residents · 4.395 sq mi
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Brown Deer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,847. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $114,900. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% 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

12,170
−1%since 1990
from 12,236 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,769 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,784 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.2
+12%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K12K12K12K13K1990201020202024Brown Deer
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,847
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,495 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,628
+40%since 1990
from $18,319 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$114,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$713
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $564 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.3
+21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(11,159)
Black6.4%(789)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(176)
Asian1.7%(206)
Diversity Score23.4%(2,862)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(9,822)
Black12.5%(1,516)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(260)
Asian2.6%(318)
Diversity Score37.9%(4,613)
38
+62%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−29%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

Brown Deer, Wisconsin has about 12,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brown Deer, Wisconsin earns about $50,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brown Deer, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brown Deer, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brown Deer, Wisconsin?

About 3.6% of people in Brown Deer, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brown Deer, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brown Deer, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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