Brown County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 4th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Brown County, Wisconsin is 269,425 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $77,490, the median home value is $245,900, and the median age is 37.9.
The population of Brown County has grown 10.2% since 2010 (248,474 → 273,909), a +0.70% annualized rate.
269,425
Population
+0.70%
Annual growth
508
People / sq mi
$77,490
Median Income
$245,900
Median Home Value
Brown County covers 530 sq mi of land at 508.3 people per square mile.
About Brown County, WI
Brown County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 269,425. It ranks #4 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 37.9, in line with the national median. The population is 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
The median household income in Brown County is $77,490, near the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $245,900, with monthly rent averaging $973. The homeownership rate of 64.6% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Brown County reflects 32.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.4 minutes each way.
Brown County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Brown County had a population of 248,474 in 2010 and 273,909 in 2024, a 10.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 273,909 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.70%.
273,909
Population (2024)
248,474
Population (2010)
273,909
Peak (2024)
0.70%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 248,474 |
| 2011 | 250,496 |
| 2012 | 252,700 |
| 2013 | 254,249 |
| 2014 | 256,254 |
| 2015 | 257,916 |
| 2016 | 259,588 |
| 2017 | 261,714 |
| 2018 | 262,985 |
| 2019 | 263,899 |
| 2020 | 268,966 |
| 2021 | 268,948 |
| 2022 | 270,561 |
| 2023 | 272,074 |
| 2024 | 273,909 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.9
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
16.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 16.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $77,490+$1,820 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,390 |
| Per-capita income | $40,907 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%-0.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Brown County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
78.5%
Public transit
10.4%
Work from home
19.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$245,900$-1,500 vs state
Median home value
$973
Median rent
64.6%
Homeownership rate
114,123
Total housing units
96.6%
Occupied
3.4%
Vacant
35.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
94.8%
With broadband internet
18.1%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
11.6%
With a disability
89.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.3%
High School+
32.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brown County, Wisconsin has a population of 269,425 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 508 people per square mile.
The population of Brown County has grown 10.2% since 2010 (248,474 → 273,909), a +0.70% annualized rate.
The median household income in Brown County, Wisconsin is $77,490, with mean (average) household income of $99,390 and per-capita income of $40,907. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Brown County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (80.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.8%), Black or African American (2.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Brown County, Wisconsin is 37.9 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Brown County is $245,900 and median monthly rent is $973. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 114,123 total housing units, 3.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Brown County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Brown County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.