Brookfield, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Brookfield, Wisconsin is 41,592 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $124,026, the median home value is $419,300, and the median age is 43.6.
The population has grown 8.9% since 2010 (37,911 → 41,268).
41,592
Population
1521
People / sq mi
$124,026
Median Income
$419,300
Median Home Value
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Brookfield covers 27.4 sq mi of land at 1521 people per square mile.
About Brookfield, WI
Brookfield is defined demographically by education — 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Brookfield is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 41,592. It ranks #16 among cities in Wisconsin by population.
The typical household earns $124,026 a year, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.7%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $419,300, with typical rent around $1,794.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. About 19.4% of workers primarily work from home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Brookfield usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Brookfield city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Brookfield city had a population of 37,911 in 2010 and 41,268 in 2024, a 8.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 41,478 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.
41,268
Population (2024)
37,911
Population (2010)
41,478
Peak (2020)
0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,911 |
| 2011 | 37,893 |
| 2012 | 37,984 |
| 2013 | 37,966 |
| 2014 | 37,951 |
| 2015 | 37,925 |
| 2016 | 37,967 |
| 2017 | 38,059 |
| 2018 | 38,715 |
| 2019 | 39,115 |
| 2020 | 41,478 |
| 2021 | 41,351 |
| 2022 | 41,099 |
| 2023 | 41,140 |
| 2024 | 41,268 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$124,026
Median Household Income
$67,459
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$419,300
Median Home Value
$1,794
Median Rent
82.7%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.0%
High School+
62.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
74.1%
Public Transit
19.4%
Work From Home
20.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.6%
Foreign Born
86.2%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
8.0%
With Disability
98.2%
Health Insurance
96.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.8% |
| Information | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.5% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.4% |
| Retail Trade | 2.1% |
| Public Administration | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookfield, Wisconsin has a population of 41,592 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Brookfield, Wisconsin is $124,026, with 2.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Brookfield, Wisconsin is $419,300, with median monthly rent at $1,794 and a homeownership rate of 82.7%.
The median age in Brookfield, Wisconsin is 43.6 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has grown 8.9% since 2010 (37,911 → 41,268).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.