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Brownsville

Wisconsin · 598 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Brownsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $180,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
598
+5%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
976 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864885896907921990201020202024Brownsville
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,893
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,549
+49%since 2000
from $22,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(556)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(73)
Diversity Score
12
+1289%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 80.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

Brownsville, Wisconsin has about 598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brownsville, Wisconsin earns about $80,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brownsville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $180,700, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

About 3.9% of people in Brownsville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 178 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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