Brown Deer is a village located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Brown Deer has a 2024 population of 12,540. Brown Deer is currently declining at a rate of -0.1% annually and its population has decreased by -0.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,592 in 2020.
The average household income in Brown Deer is $95,272 with a poverty rate of 8.36%. The median age in Brown Deer is 40.1 years: 36.7 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brown Deer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,240 | 49.46% |
| Black or African American | 4,143 | 32.84% |
| Two or more races | 1,028 | 8.15% |
| Asian | 824 | 6.53% |
| Other race | 355 | 2.81% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,712 | 2.19 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 2,718 | 2.84 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 2,255 | 1.14 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 564 | 3.2 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 175 | 2.35 | 12 | 88 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 332 | 3.6% |
| Associates Degree | 974 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,765 | 30.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,002 | 10.88% |
| High School Graduate | 2,276 | 24.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 1,723 | 18.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,000 | 4,895 | 2,512 |
| Black | 2,876 | 2,608 | 710 |
| 2+ Races | 605 | 589 | 267 |
| Hispanic | 477 | 462 | 156 |
| Asian | 444 | 377 | 217 |
| Other Race | 169 | 154 | 50 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,887 | $64,574 | $58,703 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $105,288 | $60,809 |
| High School Graduate | $34,116 | $51,360 | $29,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,906 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,419 | $63,050 | $50,050 |
| Some College | $54,428 | $57,863 | $51,693 |
$58,419
Average Earnings
$63,050
Average Male
$50,050
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.58% of Brown Deer residents speak only English, while 9.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.46% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,140 | 646 | 15.6% |
| White | 6,126 | 385 | 6.28% |
| Multiple | 1,028 | 18 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 741 | 12 | 1.62% |
| Asian | 824 | 4 | 0.49% |
8.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.68%
Male Poverty Rate
9.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brown Deer is Black, with 15.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brown Deer is Asian, with 0.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.8% |
| Some College | 7.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 93.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.96% |
| Female Employed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 0.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $115,813 | $118,706 |
| Households | $91,567 | $95,272 |
| Married Families | $121,793 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,563 | $57,176 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
516
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 342 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 324 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 5.84% |
| Black | 153 | 4.87% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 10.47% |
| Other Race | 41 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.12%
Born in Brown Deer
92.49%
Native Born
7.51%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
5.43%
Naturalized
92.49% of Brown Deer residents were born in the United States, with 71.12% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,475 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2028 | 12,488 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2027 | 12,501 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 12,514 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 12,527 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 12,540 | -13 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 12,553 | -49 | -0.39% |
| 2022 | 12,602 | -126 | -0.99% |
| 2021 | 12,728 | 136 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 12,592 | 736 | 6.21% |
| 2019 | 11,856 | -40 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 11,896 | -72 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 11,968 | -84 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 12,052 | -63 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 12,115 | -15 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 12,130 | 12 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 12,118 | 30 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 12,088 | 33 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 12,055 | 36 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 12,019 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,170 | -66 | -0.54% |
| 1990 | 12,236 | -685 | -5.3% |
| 1980 | 12,921 | 339 | 2.69% |
| 1970 | 12,582 | 1,302 | 11.54% |
| 1960 | 11,280 | -1,195 | -9.58% |