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Brownsville, Wisconsin

Brownsville, Wisconsin, in Dodge county, is 28 miles S of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and 49 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 570.

The People and Families of Brownsville

In Brownsville, about 73% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Brownsville. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Brownsville is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brownsville had a median family income of $65,441. Brownsville is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Brownsville 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 Brownsville residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brownsville Housing

In Brownsville, 82% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Brownsville, 96% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Brownsville is a bit easier than around other villages of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBrownsville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBrownsville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Brownsville Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Brownsville Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brownsville Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Brownsville, WI

Comparing Brownsville 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women85
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Property Taxes12
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