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Browns Lake

Wisconsin · 2,039 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Browns Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $223,700. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,039
+5%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,138 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+10%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Browns Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,201
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,502
+50%since 2000
from $28,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+65%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,926)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(75)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other2.6%(53)
Diversity Score16.6%(338)
Diversity Score
17
+75%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
45.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

Browns Lake, Wisconsin has about 2,039 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Browns Lake, Wisconsin earns about $61,201 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 $223,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

About 34.4% 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 11.1% 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 272 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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