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Browns Lake

Wisconsin · 1,879 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Browns Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,639. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $237,700. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,879
−3%since 2000
from 1,933 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,049 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+18%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Browns Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,639
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,750
+47%since 2000
from $28,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,707)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(87)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(256)
Diversity Score
14
+44%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

Browns Lake, Wisconsin has about 1,879 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Browns Lake, Wisconsin earns about $77,639 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 $237,700.

How educated are people in Browns Lake, Wisconsin?

About 39.3% 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 10.4% 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 112 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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