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Brule

Wisconsin · 208 residents · 2.654 sq mi
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Brule has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has fallen 19% since 2019, a loss of 50 residents. Median home value is $160,900. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
208
−19%since 2019
from 258 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
78 / sq mi
−19%since 2019
from 97 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.8
+32%since 2019
from 43.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
152181210239268201020202024Brule
2024162
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,929
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,565
+15%since 2019
from $27,552 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $154,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $717 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
26.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+5%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(10)
Diversity Score10.2%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 32.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+6%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 65.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.6% in 2019
Female
39.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brule, Wisconsin?

Brule, Wisconsin has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brule, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brule, Wisconsin earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brule, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brule, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $160,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Brule, Wisconsin?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brule, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brule, Wisconsin?

About 2.1% of people in Brule, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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