Brown County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Brown County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55009
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 009
Geography
- Land Area
- 530.09 sq mi
- Water Area
- 85.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 615.73 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.474024
- Longitude
- -87.996130
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 262,358
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 201,139
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 239,695 | 91.4% |
| Hispanic | 22,657 | 8.6% |
| White | 211,801 | 80.7% |
| Black | 5,919 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 7,181 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4,118 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 824 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 189,296 | 94.1% |
| Hispanic | 11,842 | 5.9% |
| White | 171,462 | 85.2% |
| Black | 5,982 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 5,713 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5,866 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 460 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 270,892
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $84,221
- Poverty Rate
- 8.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 23,900
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 214,103 | 79.0% |
| Black | 6,745 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 9,193 | 3.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 201,067
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 38,833 | 19.3% |
| Republican | 84,982 | 42.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 77,252 | 38.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 89,358 | 44.4% |
| Female | 109,659 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 152,485 | 75.8% |
| Hispanic | 7,553 | 3.8% |
| Black | 737 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 3,286 | 1.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 113,427
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 88,573 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,930 | 38.8% |
| Black | 237 | 32.2% |
| Asian | 1,177 | 35.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 54,220 | 60.7% |
| Female | 58,467 | 53.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 46,996 (25.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 61,528 (33.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 115,493
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $274,046
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,064
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 12.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.