Brookfield, WI

Census Place

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2024 Population

41,273

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

43.8

0.459% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

3.19%

7.74% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$129,548

4.45% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$443,900

5.87% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

20,144

0.149% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Brookfield, 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.

94.6% of the residents in Brookfield, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Brookfield, WI are Herzing University-Brookfield (155 degrees awarded in 2024) and Ottawa University-Milwaukee (32 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Brookfield, WI was $443,900, and the homeownership rate was 82.8%.

Most people in Brookfield, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Brookfield, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Brookfield, WI is home to a population of 41.3k people, from which 94.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.6% of Brookfield, WI residents were born outside of the country (4.79k people).

In 2024, there were 6.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32k people) in Brookfield, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.61k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.49k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.6%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.6% of Brookfield, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Brookfield, WI was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brookfield, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
32k ± 775
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.61k ± 567
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.49k ± 416

4.4%

Hispanic Population

1.82k people

4.4% of the people in Brookfield, WI are hispanic (1.82k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Brookfield, 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
90,085 ± 7,313 people
India
22,216 ± 3,653 people
China
14,090 ± 2,911 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

Foreign-Born Population

11.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.79k people

11.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.65k people

As of 2024, 11.6% of Brookfield, WI residents (4.79k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brookfield, WI was 11.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
509 ± 148
Gulf War (2001-)
277 ± 93
Korea
234 ± 225

Brookfield, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Brookfield, WI.

Health

97.8% of the population of Brookfield, WI has health coverage, with 64.3% on employee plans, 3.41% on Medicaid, 17.8% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.627% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 12.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

64.3%

Employer Coverage

3.41%

Medicaid

17.8%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.627%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brookfield, WI grew by 20.2% from 1.8% to 2.16%.

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

Economy

The economy of Brookfield, WI employs 20.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Brookfield, WI were Health Care & Social Assistance (3,359 people), Manufacturing (3,035 people), and Educational Services (2,419 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($120,078), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($118,889), and Manufacturing ($109,189).

Employment

Occupations

20.1k

2024 Value

± 900

0.149%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brookfield, WI grew at a rate of 0.149%, from 20.1k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brookfield, WI, are Management Occupations (3,816 people), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2,265 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2,072 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brookfield, 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

20.1k

2024 Value

± 900

0.149%

1 Year growth

± 6.41%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brookfield, WI grew at a rate of 0.149%, from 20.1k employees to 20.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brookfield, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,359 people), Manufacturing (3,035 people), and Educational Services (2,419 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brookfield, WI, though some of these residents may live in Brookfield, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$99,298

Median earning men ± $7,664

$55,702

Median earning women ± $3,999

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($128,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($121,972), and Manufacturing ($112,566).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($106,806), Manufacturing ($98,516), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,607).

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 Brookfield, 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Brookfield, WI awarded 187 degrees. The student population of Brookfield, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 66 male students and 435 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Brookfield, WI are White (95 and 51.1%), Black or African American (48 and 25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 9.14%), and Asian (10 and 5.38%).

The largest universities in Brookfield, WI by number of degrees awarded are Herzing University-Brookfield (155 and 82.9%) and Ottawa University-Milwaukee (32 and 17.1%).

The most popular majors in Brookfield, WI are Registered Nursing (58 and 31%), Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (46 and 24.6%), and Medical Assistant (16 and 8.56%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,168.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Brookfield, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 68.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 501 (13.2% men and 86.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 501 students enrolled in Brookfield, WI, 13.2% men and 86.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 184 records, of which 92.9% were women and 7.07% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
58 degrees awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
9 degrees awarded
General Human Services
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Brookfield, WI was Registered Nursing with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Brookfield, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Herzing University-Brookfield
155 degrees awarded
Ottawa University-Milwaukee
32 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Herzing University-Brookfield with 155 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 21 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brookfield, WI, which is 0.127 times less than the 166 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 95 degrees mean that there were 1.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 48 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,168) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,205) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Brookfield, WI was $443,900 in 2024, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $419,300 to $443,900, a 5.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Brookfield, WI is 82.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Brookfield, WI have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brookfield, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$443,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,095

$13,354

Median Property Taxes

±$694

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 Brookfield, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

82.8%

Homeownership

2024

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 82.8% of the housing units in Brookfield, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82.7%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$129,548

Median Household Income

± $5,805

16.1k

Number of Households

± 881

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.1k households in Brookfield, WI grew to $129,548 from the previous year's value of $124,026.

The following chart displays the households in Brookfield, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (72.1%)
Worked At Home (21.5%)
Carpooled (4.55%)

In 2024, 72.1% of workers in Brookfield, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.55%).

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

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brookfield, WI have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Brookfield, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brookfield, WI (1.3k out of 40.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brookfield, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.