Brokaw, WI

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2018 Population

257

6.64% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

1.76% 1-year decrease

2018 Poverty Rate

6.77%

15.9% 1-year decrease

2018 Median Household Income

$48,250

7.22% 1-year growth

2018 Median Property Value

$167,300

3.85% 1-year growth

2018 Employed Population

160

8.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Brokaw, WI had a population of 257 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $48,250. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Brokaw, WI grew from 241 to 257, a 6.64% increase and its median household income grew from $45,000 to $48,250, a 7.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Brokaw, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (97.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.778%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Brokaw, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Brokaw, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Brokaw, WI was $167,300, and the homeownership rate was 40.7%.

Most people in Brokaw, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Brokaw, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brokaw, WI is home to a population of 257 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.17% of Brokaw, WI residents were born outside of the country (3 people).

In 2018, there were 50 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (250 people) in Brokaw, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2018 Citizenship

100%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 100% of Brokaw, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Brokaw, WI was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Brokaw, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brokaw, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
250 ± 45
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 8
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
2 ± 3

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Brokaw, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
89,915 ± 7,306 people
India
21,992 ± 3,634 people
China
14,287 ± 2,931 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 89,915 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 21,992 and China with 14,287.

Foreign-Born Population

1.17%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3 people

0.83%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2 people

As of 2018, 1.17% of Brokaw, WI residents (3 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brokaw, WI was 0.83%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Brokaw, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
12 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
7 ± 15
Korea
2 ± 9

Brokaw, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Brokaw, WI employs 160 people. In 2018, the largest industries in Brokaw, WI were Manufacturing (28 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27 people), and Educational Services (18 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($62,500), Utilities ($54,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,125).

Employment

Occupations

160

2018 Value

± 45

8.11%

1 Year growth

± 37.9%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Brokaw, WI grew at a rate of 8.11%, from 148 employees to 160 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brokaw, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (14 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (12 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brokaw, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

160

2018 Value

± 45

8.11%

1 Year growth

± 37.9%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Brokaw, WI grew at a rate of 8.11%, from 148 employees to 160 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brokaw, WI, are Manufacturing (28 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (27 people), and Educational Services (18 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brokaw, WI, though some of these residents may live in Brokaw, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,083

Median earning men ± $11,067

$35,446

Median earning women ± $4,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2018 are Construction ($62,500), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,375), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,313).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2018 are Public Administration ($50,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,719).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Brokaw, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 0.713% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.617% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.01M), and Bachelors Degree (946k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brokaw, WI was $167,300 in 2018, which is 0.551 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $161,100 to $167,300, a 3.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Brokaw, WI is 40.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Brokaw, WI have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brokaw, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$167,300

Median Property Value 2018

±$9,063

$59

Median Property Taxes

±$28

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brokaw, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Brokaw, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.7%

Homeownership

2018

41.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2018

In 2018, 40.7% of the housing units in Brokaw, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Brokaw, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Brokaw, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$48,250

Median Household Income

± $10,811

145

Number of Households

± 33

In 2018, the median household income of the 145 households in Brokaw, WI grew to $48,250 from the previous year's value of $45,000.

The following chart displays the households in Brokaw, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $40k - $45k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brokaw, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.443

2022 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2023, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (86.9%)
Carpooled (6.25%)
Worked At Home (6.25%)

In 2018, 86.9% of workers in Brokaw, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.25%) and those who worked at home (6.25%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brokaw, WI have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Brokaw, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Brokaw, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brokaw, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brokaw, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brokaw, WI (17 out of 251 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 12 - 14.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brokaw, WI is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Brokaw, WI has health coverage, with 68.1% on employee plans, 3.11% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 7.39% on non-group plans, and 0.389% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.725% increase from the previous year (1,242 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 398 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2018, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 14.8% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.23%

Uninsured

68.1%

Employer Coverage

3.11%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

7.39%

Non-Group

0.389%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brokaw, WI declined by 16.6% from 7.47% to 6.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brokaw, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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