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Brillion, Wisconsin

Brillion, Wisconsin, in Calumet county, is 18 miles E of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 79 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the city are in the Appleton - Oshkosh - Neenah metropolitan area. Brillion has a population of 2,937.

The People and Families of Brillion

In Brillion, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brillion had a median family income of $52,989. Brillion isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brillion residents, with $3,600. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brillion Housing

In Brillion, 75% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Brillion, 87% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Brillion; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Brillion is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Brillion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrillion Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBrillion Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Brillion Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Brillion People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Brillion Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brillion Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Brillion Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Brillion, WI

Comparing Brillion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population45
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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