Brown County, WI

County

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    2024 Population
    270,892
    US Senator
    Ron Johnson
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tammy Baldwin
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.2
    0.792% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.06%
    7.62% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $79,649
    2.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $266,000
    8.17% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    142,941
    0.505% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Brown County, 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.

    96.8% of the residents in Brown County, WI are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Brown County, WI are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,003 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,856 degrees), and Saint Norbert College (469 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Brown County, WI was $266,000, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

    Most people in Brown County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Brown County, WI was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Brown County, WI is home to a population of 271k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.4% of Brown County, WI residents were born outside of the country (14.6k people).

    In 2024, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Brown County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.8% of Brown County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Brown County, WI was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Brown County, WI
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      209k ± 759
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      10.6k ± 854
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      10.1k ± 1.31k
    10.3%
    Hispanic Population
    27.8k people

    In 2024, there were 19.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Brown County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.6k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.3% of the people in Brown County, WI are hispanic (27.8k people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      90,085 ± 7,313 people
    2. India
      22,216 ± 3,653 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5.4%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    14.6k people
    5.55%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15k people

    As of 2024, 5.4% of Brown County, WI residents (14.6k 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 Brown County, WI was 5.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      4,415 ± 537
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,555 ± 560
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,774 ± 270

    Brown County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.9% of the population of Brown County, WI has health coverage, with 56.2% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.4% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Brown County, WI see 1,442 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,442 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1222 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

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

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,442 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brown County, WI

    Primary care physicians in Brown County, WI see an average of 1,442 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,442 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 21% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.06%
    Uninsured
    56.2%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    13.1%
    Medicare
    10.4%
    Non-Group
    1.23%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brown County, WI declined by 8.53% from 5.53% to 5.06%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.06 in Brown County, WI.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in Brown County, WI.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.61% in Brown County, WI.

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    Economy

    The economy of Brown County, WI employs 143k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Brown County, WI were Manufacturing (26,171 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,897 people), and Retail Trade (15,251 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($104,702), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($91,917), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($67,994).

    Employment

    Occupations

    143k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,016
    0.505%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brown County, WI grew at a rate of 0.505%, from 142k employees to 143k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brown County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (15,589 people), Production Occupations (14,021 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (13,645 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brown County, WI.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    143k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,016
    0.505%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.95%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Brown County, WI grew at a rate of 0.505%, from 142k employees to 143k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brown County, WI, are Manufacturing (26,171 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (20,897 people), and Retail Trade (15,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brown County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Brown County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $56,079
    Median earning men ± $1,172
    $41,170
    Median earning women ± $832

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($72,667), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,670), and Manufacturing ($61,698).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,232), Public Administration ($57,768), and Wholesale Trade ($53,295).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 377
      Construction
    2. 340
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 321
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.91M
      Manufacturing
    2. $1.24M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $646k
      Finance and Insurance

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    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wisconsin

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    Ron Johnson
    Senator from Wisconsin3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tammy Baldwin
    Senator from Wisconsin1
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Brown County, WI awarded 5,713 degrees. The student population of Brown County, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 10,508 male students and 15,670 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Brown County, WI are White (4,538 and 79.9%), Hispanic or Latino (492 and 8.66%), Asian (227 and 4%), and Two or More Races (156 and 2.75%).

    The largest universities in Brown County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (3,003 and 52.6%), University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (1,856 and 32.5%), and Saint Norbert College (469 and 8.21%).

    The most popular majors in Brown County, WI are Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (461 and 8.07%), Registered Nursing (361 and 6.32%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (271 and 4.74%).

    The median tuition costs are $36,994 for private four year colleges, and $7,125 and $15,713 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Brown County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 26,178 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 26,178 students enrolled in Brown County, WI, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,440 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      231 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      181 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      180 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Brown County, WI was General Psychology with 231 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
      3,003 degrees awarded
    2. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
      1,856 degrees awarded
    3. Saint Norbert College
      469 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with 3,003 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,134 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Brown County, WI, which is 0.596 times less than the 3,579 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 4,538 degrees mean that there were 9.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 492 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($36,994) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,416) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Brown County, WI was $266,000 in 2024, which is 0.8 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $245,900 to $266,000, a 8.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Brown County, WI is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Brown County, WI have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Brown County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $266,000
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,230
    $73,206
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,936

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

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    Rent vs Own

    66%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 66% of the housing units in Brown County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $79,649
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,435
    111k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,786

    In 2024, the median household income of the 111k households in Brown County, WI grew to $79,649 from the previous year's value of $77,490.

    The following chart displays the households in Brown County, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Brown County, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (12.6%)
    3. Carpooled (7.41%)

    In 2024, 76.6% of workers in Brown County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.41%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Brown County, WI have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Brown County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Brown County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brown County, WI (23.9k out of 264k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brown County, 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in Brown County, WI. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.2%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 250 in Brown County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.3% per 100,000 population.

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