Brown County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Brown County, Wisconsin has a population of 269,425, the 4th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,490 and the median home value is $245,900. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Brown County Quick Facts

Population 269,425

Median Household Income $77,490

Median Home Value $245,900

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 64.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 8

Population 269,425 4th of 72

Median Income $77,490 2% higher state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.8%

Median Household Income

Brown

$77,490

$75,670

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Brown

$245,900

$247,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 18.0%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 37.2%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%

68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.6%

Renter 35.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.3%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

23.0%

75+

6.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Brown County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Green Bay city	106,585	$62,546	16.5%	$191,500
De Pere city	25,368	$80,550	6.5%	$253,900
Ashwaubenon village	16,931	$71,180	12.5%	$245,100
Bellevue village	16,255	$80,750	4.9%	$267,700
Allouez village	14,023	$90,035	3.8%	$217,100
Suamico village	13,003	$113,614	2.4%	$341,100
Hobart village	10,418	$111,918	3.2%	$363,500
Denmark village	2,472	$72,083	11.0%	$174,200

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Population Overview

Brown County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 269,425. It is the 4th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 37.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $77,490. This is 2% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $245,900. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.0%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brown County, Wisconsin?

Brown County has a population of 269,425, making it the 4th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Brown County?

The median household income in Brown County is $77,490 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Brown County, Wisconsin?

Brown County contains 8 Census-designated places.