Brown County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Brown County, Wisconsin Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Brown County, Wisconsin has a population of 270,892, the 4th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $79,649 and the median home value is $266,000. The poverty rate is 9.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Brown County Quick Facts

Population 270,892

Median Household Income $79,649

Median Home Value $266,000

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.6%

Median Age 38.2 years

Homeownership Rate 66.0%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%

High School Graduation 93.6%

Cities/Places 13

Population 270,892 4th of 72

Median Income $79,649 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.1%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Brown County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	269,425	270,892	+0.5%
Median household income	$77,490	$79,649	+2.8%
Median home value	$245,900	$266,000	+8.2%

Median Household Income

Brown

$79,649

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brown

$266,000

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.9%

$25K-$50K 17.8%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 38.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.7%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

12.3%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

9.0%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

67.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.0%

Renter 34.0%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,031/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.0%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

23.1%

75+

6.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Brown County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Green Bay	106,253	$66,206	14.7%	$207,200
De Pere	25,301	$84,869	5.6%	$280,600
Howard	21,087	$85,477	5.1%	$315,700
Ashwaubenon	17,314	$69,667	11.6%	$266,600
Bellevue	16,442	$84,672	4.0%	$299,100
Allouez	13,975	$91,250	5.1%	$235,000
Suamico	12,985	$118,337	2.5%	$366,900
Hobart	10,610	$103,440	4.2%	$414,000
Pulaski	4,006	$71,473	6.9%	$235,800
Wrightstown	3,322	$93,125	2.1%	$285,400
Denmark	2,558	$75,714	11.6%	$235,200
Greenleaf	865	$83,333	11.9%	$179,700
Dyckesville	391	$102,125	3.1%	$425,000

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Population Overview

Brown County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 270,892. It is the 4th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brown County is 38.2 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brown County is $79,649. This is 3% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 14% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $266,000. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Brown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The Black or African American population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

33.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brown County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brown County, Wisconsin?

Brown County has a population of 270,892, 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 $79,649 with a poverty rate of 9.1%.

How many cities are in Brown County, Wisconsin?

Brown County contains 13 Census-designated places.