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Browns Lake

Wisconsin · 1,827 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Browns Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,196. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $334,200. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 67% more than the Wisconsin median.

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

Total population
1,827
−5%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,020 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+31%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Browns Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,196
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$334,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,843)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(55)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,827)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−18.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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