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County overview

Brown County

Wisconsin - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Brown County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Brown County

Population
268,393
Age 65+
15.6%
Median age
37.8
Owner-occupied
64.7%
With disability
11.3%
Median home value
$226,500
Median income
$74,066
Residents 65+
41,750
How Brown County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-5.5%
% owner-occupied
-0.2%
% with disability
-12.4%
Median household income
-1.4%
Median home value
-19.7%
Median age
-1.8%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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933,063 residents
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559,891 residents
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Winnebago County
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168,693 residents
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163,817 residents

Aging-in-place in Brown County

Brown County is home to roughly 268,393 residents, of whom about 41,869 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.6%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 64.7% of homes in Brown County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $226,500. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 11.3% of Brown County residents report a disability, a rate below national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.