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Browntown

Wisconsin · 245 residents · 1.054 sq mi
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Browntown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,000. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
245
−3%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002302612913211990201020202024Browntown
2024249
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,227
+76%since 2000
from $14,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+1%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(246)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian1.2%(3)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score12%(29)
Diversity Score
12
+107%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 84.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Browntown, Wisconsin?

Browntown, Wisconsin has about 245 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Browntown, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Browntown, Wisconsin earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Browntown, Wisconsin expensive?

In Browntown, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $92,000.

How educated are people in Browntown, Wisconsin?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Browntown, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Browntown, Wisconsin?

About 6.8% of people in Browntown, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Browntown, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Browntown, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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