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Browns Lake

Wisconsin · 1,827 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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Browns Lake is home to 1,827 people in Wisconsin. At a median age of 53.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. That is roughly 67% ahead of the Wisconsin median. That puts it in the top 3% of US cities for household income. 1% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,827
−5%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,020 / sq mi
+7%since 2009
from 954 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
53.1
+31%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.79 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K19902000201020202024Browns Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.9%(72)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.4%(63)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1913.7%(251)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(42)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.1%(129)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.2%(132)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417%(310)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.5%(191)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.5%(503)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(66)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(68)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$129,196
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$75,090
+165%since 2000
from $28,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.506
+7%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$334,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
100.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.48 people
+11%since 2009
from 2.23 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
16.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
2.6
−27%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,843)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(55)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,827)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German50.8%(929)
Irish26.2%(478)
English15.5%(284)
Polish10.5%(192)
Italian7.7%(140)
Norwegian6.5%(118)
French4.9%(89)
Czech3.3%(61)
Scottish3.1%(57)
American3%(54)
Dutch2.9%(53)
Danish2.2%(40)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Section 05

Education

25.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
14.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
67.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
6.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
60.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
95.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.9%(128)
Married71.7%(486)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.4%(64)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(329)
Married52.6%(533)
Widowed4.5%(46)
Divorced10.5%(106)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2013
from 6.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
64.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
36.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)10.3%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era64.1%(93)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War11%(16)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 145 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

Browns Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Browns Lake, Wisconsin earns about $129,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Browns Lake, Wisconsin expensive?

In Browns Lake, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $334,200.

How educated are people in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in Browns Lake, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

About 13.8% of people in Browns Lake, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browns Lake, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Browns Lake, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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