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Brazeau, WI

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,207
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

58.3
years ∙ half population younger than 58.3, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
13.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.2%
foreign-born population
99.8%Native
0.2% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Brazeau is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States.
Location
Town in Oconto County, WI, US
Co-ordinates
DEC45.116404° N, 88.209015° W
DMS45° 06′ 59.05″ N, 88° 12′ 32.45″ W

Population Density & area

17.62/sq mi (6.8/km²)
Total Area
71.5 sq mi (185.3 km²)
Land Area
68.5 sq mi (177.5 km²) · 95.8%
Water Area
3 sq mi (7.8 km²) · 4.2%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

49.3% male
Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%
males per 100 females
Brazeau 97.2
Oconto County 106.8
Wisconsin 100.3

Nativity

0.2%
foreign-born population
99.8%Native
0.2% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Brazeau 0.2%
Oconto County 1.1%
Wisconsin 5.2%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

58.3
years ∙ half population younger than 58.3, half older
Brazeau
58.3
Oconto County
47.5
Wisconsin
40.2

Dependency ratio

Low High
71.2
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Brazeau 71.2
Oconto County 73.4
Wisconsin 66.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 9.2% 19.7% 21.4%
Working age (18-64) 58.4% 57.6% 60.1%
Senior (65+) 32.4% 22.7% 18.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 71.2 73.4 66.4
Child dependency ratio 15.7 34.1 35.6
Old-age dependency ratio 55.5 39.3 30.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
93%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.5%
Other
5.5%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
13.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Brazeau 13.2%
Oconto County 12.8%
Wisconsin 37%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Brazeau population
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Hispanic or Latino 1.5% 2.3% 8%
Mexican 0.3% 1.1% 5.4%
Puerto Rican 0.7% 0.2% 1.1%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.4% 0.9% 1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 98.5% 97.7% 92%
One race 93.5% 94.8% 88.3%
White 93% 93.3% 78.6%
Black or African American 0% 0.1% 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6% 1% 0.5%
Asian 0% 0.2% 2.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5% 2.9% 3.7%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

68.4% family
Family 68.4%
Non family 31.6%
% family households
Brazeau 68.4%
Oconto County 68.1%
Wisconsin 60.5%

Average household size

1.97
persons per household
Brazeau
1.97
Oconto County
2.33
Wisconsin
2.33

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Brazeau population
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total households 611 16,811 2,479,480
Average houshold size 1.97 2.33 2.33
Family households 418 11,454 1,500,296
Average family size 2.28 2.75 2.95
Married couple family 396 9,408 1,161,326
Other families 22 2,046 338,970
Male householder 7 896 112,650
Female householder 15 1,150 226,320
Non-family households 193 5,357 979,184
One-person households 148 4,227 781,452
Male householder 57 2,301 373,428
Senior (65+) living alone 20 956 109,743
Female householder 91 1,926 408,024
Senior (65+) living alone 54 1,144 210,915
Other living arrangements 45 1,130 197,732

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

1,422
housing units
Brazeau 1,422
Oconto County 24,072
Wisconsin 2,778,572

Occupancy status

43% occupied
Occupied 43%
Vacant 57%
vacancy rate
Brazeau 57%
Oconto County 30.2%
Wisconsin 10.8%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

81.2%
Single family houses
Single family houses
81.2%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0.2%
Mobile homes
18.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1985
Half of houses were built before 1985, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
7.5%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
23.5%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
45.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
23.4%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.8 5.5 5.6
1–3 rooms 16.3% 11.9% 13.2%
4–6 rooms 66.6% 55.6% 52%
7+ rooms 17% 32.4% 34.9%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0.8% 1.3% 2.1%
1 bedroom 8.6% 5.7% 10%
2 bedrooms 36.6% 28.1% 27.8%
3 bedrooms 38.7% 48.6% 40%
4+ bedrooms 15.2% 16.3% 20.1%
At a glance
Median year built 1985 1982 1975
Total housing units 1,422 24,072 2,778,572
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

93% owners
Renter-occupied 7%
Owner-occupied 93%
homeownership rate
Brazeau 93%
Oconto County 85%
Wisconsin 67.8%

Average household size

1.93
Owner-occupied
2.56
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Brazeau 1.93
Oconto County 2.4
Wisconsin 2.49

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total occupied units 611 16,811 2,479,480
Year moved in
2020 or later 16.5% 16% 23.1%
2010 to 2019 35.4% 35.2% 38%
2000 to 2009 28.2% 21.9% 17.1%
1999 or earlier 19.9% 26.8% 21.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 98.7% 98.6% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 1.3% 1% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2.3% 3.4% 6.4%
1 vehicle 23.1% 23.5% 33%
2 vehicles 41.4% 40.3% 39.5%
3 or more vehicles 33.2% 32.8% 21.1%
House heating fuel used
Gas 81.5% 78.3% 76.6%
Electricity 3.6% 10.8% 17.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 5.2% 1.7% 1.4%
All other fuels 7.9% 8.8% 3.5%
No fuel used 1.8% 0.4% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0.5% 0.3% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.3% 0.7% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$231,100
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Brazeau
$231,100
Oconto County
$231,400
Wisconsin
$266,500

Housing Cost Burden

19.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
19.5%
Owners without a mortgage
12%
Renters
21.7%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Property value
Median Value $231,100 $231,400 $266,500
Under $100,000 15.3% 13.6% 9.1%
$100,000 - $200,000 26.5% 28.4% 23%
$200,000 - $300,000 24.5% 23.9% 25.5%
$300,000 - $500,000 18.5% 25.5% 29.4%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 12.9% 7.4% 11.4%
$1,000,000 and more 2.3% 1.2% 1.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 45.2% 56.3% 61.1%
Without a mortgage 54.8% 43.7% 38.9%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,232 $1,452 $1,689
Without a mortgage $589 $563 $659
Gross rent
Median rent $938 $791 $1,087

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

19.3%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Brazeau 19.3%
Oconto County 18.9%
Wisconsin 33.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

5.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Brazeau 5.1%
Oconto County 6.5%
Wisconsin 6.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

111
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
7.2%
K–12
63.1%
College / Undergraduate
29.7%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

27.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Brazeau
27.1%
Oconto County
21.8%
Wisconsin
39.8%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total enrolled (age 3+) 111 7,227 1,356,381
Nursery / preschool 7.2% 5.3% 5.3%
K–12 63.1% 81.1% 69.3%
Kindergarten 2.7% 6.1% 5.5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 11.7% 23.4% 20.2%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 2.7% 24.6% 21.3%
High School: Grades 9–12 45.9% 26.9% 22.3%
College or graduate school 29.7% 13.7% 25.3%
College, undergraduate 29.7% 11.5% 20.7%
Graduate, professional school 0% 2.2% 4.7%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 27.1% 21.8% 39.8%
School type
Public school 90.1% 86.1% 82.4%
Private school 9.9% 13.9% 17.6%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

1,037
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
44.7%
Some college no degree
17.7%
Associates degree
13.1%
Bachelors degree
13.8%
Graduate or professional degree
5.5%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
88.9% · 11.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
79.5% · 20.5%
HS graduate
53.4% · 46.6%
Some college no degree
56% · 44%
Associates degree
33.1% · 66.9%
Bachelors degree
33.6% · 66.4%
Graduate or professional degree
29.8% · 70.2%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Population (25+) 1,037 29,450 4,099,973
Less than 9th grade 0.9% 1.5% 2.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 4.2% 5% 4.1%
High school diploma or GED 44.7% 39.4% 29.4%
Some college, no degree 17.7% 19.7% 19.5%
Associate's degree 13.1% 15.5% 11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher 19.3% 18.9% 33.4%
Bachelor's degree 13.8% 13.6% 22%
Graduate or professional 5.5% 5.3% 11.4%
High School or higher 94.9% 93.5% 93.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$42,500
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$41,875
HS graduate
$36,818
Some college or associates
$43,750
Bachelors degree
$41,875
Graduate or professional degree
$58,000

Poverty Rate

1.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
11.5%
HS graduate
15.8%
Some college or associates
4.7%
Bachelors degree or higher
1.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $42,500 $52,262 $53,060
Less than high school graduate $41,875 $39,922 $36,585
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $36,818 $45,993 $42,367
Some college or associate's degree $43,750 $53,139 $49,438
Bachelor's degree $41,875 $62,275 $66,239
Graduate or professional degree $58,000 $78,016 $79,916
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 11.5% 20.1% 22.6%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 15.8% 10.9% 12.2%
Some college or associate's degree 4.7% 6.2% 7.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher 1.5% 2.3% 3.7%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,124
residents 16 years and over
Brazeau 1,124
Oconto County 32,762
Wisconsin 4,805,425

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
48%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Brazeau 48%
Oconto County 59.6%
Wisconsin 63.1%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

47.3
years ∙ half are younger than 47.3, half older
Brazeau
47.3
Oconto County
43.7
Wisconsin
39.8
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

51.7% male
Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Brazeau 48.3
Oconto County 45.6
Wisconsin 47.6

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Brazeau
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total labor force 578 19,923 3,136,600
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 4% 4.7% 5.3%
20 to 24 years 8.5% 7.3% 10.3%
25 to 29 years 4.2% 7.3% 10.4%
30 to 34 years 9.5% 9.3% 10.2%
35 to 44 years 14% 20.4% 20.8%
45 to 54 years 24.9% 22% 19.2%
55 to 59 years 19% 13% 9.9%
60 to 64 years 9.5% 10.6% 8%
65 to 74 years 5.9% 4.8% 5.1%
75 years and over 0.5% 0.7% 0.9%
Gender composition
Male 51.7% 54.4% 52.4%
Female 48.3% 45.6% 47.6%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

51.4%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Brazeau
51.4%
Oconto County
60.8%
Wisconsin
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

55%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
48.1%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Brazeau 48.1%
Oconto County 57.5%
Wisconsin 61.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Brazeau
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 63.9% 55.6% 53.1%
20 to 24 years 96.1% 88.6% 81.9%
25 to 29 years 63.2% 82.2% 87.5%
30 to 34 years 100% 87.3% 86.5%
35 to 44 years 90% 87.2% 87%
45 to 54 years 91.1% 88% 86.4%
55 to 59 years 80.3% 80.4% 78.2%
60 to 64 years 32.7% 56.5% 60.1%
65 to 74 years 15.9% 16.9% 24.2%
75 years and over 1.7% 4.2% 6.2%
LFPR by gender
Male 55% 63.9% 68.7%
Female 48.1% 57.5% 61.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 52.2% 60.3% 64.7%
Black or African American —% 15% 60.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 57.1% 63.3% 62.4%
Asian —% 77.9% 72.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 64.5%
Some Other Race 0% 78% 70.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 43.1% 70.6% 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 50% 73.3% 72.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

6.7%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Brazeau
6.7%
Oconto County
2%
Wisconsin
3.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

3.7%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
10%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Brazeau 3.7%
Oconto County 2.4%
Wisconsin 3.5%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Brazeau
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
By age group
16 to 19 years 17.4% 2.1% 7.8%
20 to 24 years 0% 2.5% 6.1%
25 to 29 years 0% 1.8% 3.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 1.8% 3.2%
35 to 44 years 25.9% 3.5% 2.5%
45 to 54 years 2.1% 1% 2.4%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.7% 2.2%
60 to 64 years 20% 0.9% 2%
65 to 74 years 0% 0.8% 2.1%
75 years and over 0% 0% 1.8%
By gender
Male 3.7% 2.4% 3.5%
Female 10% 1.5% 3%
By race, ethnicity
White 7.2% 1.9% 2.7%
Black or African American —% 0% 9.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 12.7% 6.6%
Asian —% 0% 3.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 1.1%
Some Other Race —% 0% 4.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 0.8% 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 1.2% 4.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

539
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Brazeau 539
Oconto County 19,514
Wisconsin 3,031,042
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

71%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Brazeau 71%
Oconto County 72%
Wisconsin 71%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Brazeau, WI workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 6 workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 15.6%
Manufacturing 15.4%
Educational services 13.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 27.8% of 288 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 21.9% of 251 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Brazeau
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total employed population 539 19,514 3,031,042
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 5% 3.3% 1.9%
Mining and logging 0.6% 0.1% 0.1%
Construction 15.6% 11.6% 6.3%
Manufacturing 15.4% 22.3% 17.9%
Wholesale trade 1.1% 1.8% 2.3%
Retail trade 10.9% 8.7% 11.1%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 8% 4.6% 4.2%
Utilities 1.3% 1.2% 0.8%
Information 0.9% 0.6% 1.4%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 7.2% 5.6% 4.9%
Real estate and leasing 2.2% 1.1% 1.2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2% 3.5% 6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 3.5% 2.8% 3.4%
Education and health services
Educational services 13.9% 6.8% 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 6.3% 12.5% 14.6%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 2% 1.6%
Accommodation and food services 1.9% 4.1% 5.7%
Other services 2.6% 3.9% 4.2%
Government 1.5% 3.4% 3.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

69.2% Private
Government 14.5%
Private Employment 69.2%
Self Employed 16.3%
Private employment (%)
Brazeau 69.2%
Oconto County 76.9%
Wisconsin 78.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

16.3%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 5.8%
Unincorporated business 9.6%
Unpaid family workers 0.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Brazeau
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary 69.2% 76.9% 78.5%
For-profit company employees 62.3% 69.9% 68.8%
Not-for-profit employees 6.9% 7% 9.7%
Self-employed 16.3% 11.3% 8.6%
Incorporated business 5.8% 3.9% 3.4%
Unincorporated business 9.6% 7.2% 5.1%
Unpaid family workers 0.9% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 14.5% 11.8% 12.9%
Local government 11.5% 8.3% 7.4%
State government 1.9% 2.2% 3.9%
Federal government 1.1% 1.3% 1.5%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

12.5% WFH
Work from home 12.5%
Commute to work 87.5%
Working from home (%)
Brazeau 12.5%
Oconto County 12.5%
Wisconsin 13.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

31.6 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Brazeau 31.6
Oconto County 28
Wisconsin 22.2
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Brazeau
Employed residents 16+.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total employed population 539 19,514 3,031,042
Worked from home 12.5% 12.5% 13.1%
Drove Alone 79.8% 78.2% 74.4%
Carpooled 5.3% 6.1% 7.3%
Public transportation 0% 0.1% 1.1%
Walked 2.3% 1.7% 2.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.4% 1.6%
Commuting population 460 16,746 2,594,090
Mean travel time (minutes) 31.6 28 22.2
Less than 5 minutes 5.2% 6% 4.4%
5 to 14 minutes 17.4% 18.6% 30%
15 to 29 minutes 36.5% 31% 38.3%
30 to 44 minutes 17.2% 27.7% 17.2%
45 to 59 minutes 11.5% 9.4% 5.3%
60 to 89 minutes 7% 4.2% 3.1%
90 minutes or more 5.2% 3.1% 1.8%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$52,446
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Brazeau $52,446
Oconto County $58,546
Wisconsin $60,659
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

87 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Brazeau 87¢
Oconto County 78¢
Wisconsin 81¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Brazeau, WI workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$61,250
Workers in Educational services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Educational services $61,250
Transportation and warehousing $60,500
Construction $56,964
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $74,167, compared to $57,375 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $59,500, compared to $50,156 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Brazeau
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Median Earnings $52,446 $58,546 $60,659
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $30,000 $46,090 $46,486
Mining and logging $— $48,333 $73,112
Construction $56,964 $61,905 $65,977
Manufacturing $51,696 $61,033 $61,354
Wholesale trade $— $65,500 $64,778
Retail trade $36,528 $49,107 $46,979
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $60,500 $60,481 $60,013
Utilities $— $95,313 $90,904
Information $— $49,375 $72,002
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $53,462 $57,341 $74,675
Real estate and leasing $— $54,605 $61,911
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $73,667 $86,043
Corporate management $— $— $92,826
Administrative and waste services $— $45,938 $48,677
Education and health services
Educational services $61,250 $60,302 $61,353
Health care and social assistance $46,250 $52,500 $57,200
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $36,524 $49,930
Accommodation and food services $— $29,205 $36,269
Other services $— $60,221 $50,871
Government $— $60,081 $69,987
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$66,607
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $66,607
Private company $54,405
Local government $49,659
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $60,781, compared to $57,375 for all employed men
Female
Women in Local government roles earn the highest median earnings — $53,750, compared to $50,156 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Brazeau
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $54,405 $59,464 $60,034
Not-for-profit employees $66,607 $55,346 $61,315
Self-employed
Incorporated business $31,250 $55,550 $68,647
Unincorporated business $35,250 $45,477 $47,687
Government
Local government $49,659 $59,838 $62,498
State government $— $62,750 $66,842
Federal government $— $58,250 $68,902
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Brazeau, WI workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$61,875
Workers in Education, training and library occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Education, training and library $61,875
Transportation $61,406
Construction and extraction $55,893
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Management occupations earn the highest median earnings — $74,583 versus $57,375 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $59,750 versus $50,156 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Brazeau
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Median earnings(Total) $52,446 $58,546 $60,659
Management and business
Management $41,563 $78,058 $87,301
Business and finance $54,250 $63,850 $76,063
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $79,972 $92,757
Architecture and engineering $— $71,071 $88,425
Sciences $— $72,692 $68,727
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,776 $56,764
Legal $— $51,458 $92,953
Education, Training and Library $61,875 $58,945 $58,575
Arts, design and media $— $44,199 $63,557
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $90,489 $87,659
Health technicians $— $56,667 $52,448
Healthcare support $— $36,076 $38,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $47,303 $58,066
Law enforcement $— $69,444 $78,950
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $32,031 $31,753
Building and grounds cleaning $— $34,485 $40,424
Personal care and service $— $45,625 $36,667
Sales and office
Sales $36,250 $58,250 $61,218
Office and Administrative Support $51,667 $47,646 $48,578
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $38,750 $42,516
Construction and extraction $55,893 $56,494 $62,013
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $54,375 $59,432 $61,430
Production and transportation
Production $49,375 $54,743 $51,406
Transportation $61,406 $63,409 $60,450
Material moving $51,136 $45,104 $43,165
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$72,688
Median household income in Brazeau
Median household income (USD)
Brazeau
$72,688
Oconto County
$75,049
Wisconsin
$77,485
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Brazeau, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$39,343
Per capita income in Brazeau
Per capita income (USD)
Brazeau
$39,343
Oconto County
$40,358
Wisconsin
$43,373
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Brazeau, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$77,218
Average household income in Brazeau
Avg household income (USD)
Brazeau
$77,218
Oconto County
$92,497
Wisconsin
$101,466
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Brazeau, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$77,218
Mean household income
$72,688
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Brazeau $4,530
Oconto County $17,448
Wisconsin $23,981
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Brazeau
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Brazeau and peer geographies.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total households 611 16,811 2,479,480
Median household income $72,688 $75,049 $77,485
Mean household income $77,218 $92,497 $101,466
Mean-median gap $4,530 $17,448 $23,981
Family households 418 11,454 1,500,296
Median family income $74,853 $94,355 $100,141
Mean family income $82,422 $108,608 $123,947
Mean-median gap $7,569 $14,253 $23,806
Non-family households 193 5,357 979,184
Median non-family income $54,375 $41,724 $47,939
Mean non-family income $63,835 $53,011 $62,751
Mean-median gap $9,460 $11,287 $14,812
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $39,343 $40,358 $43,373
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

68.2%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Brazeau
68.2%
Oconto County
71.1%
Wisconsin
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
53.4% of households (326) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $28,051
SSI (disability)
4.1% of households (25) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,232
Cash Assistance
1.5% of households (9) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,232
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.7% of households (29) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Brazeau
Share of households receiving each income type
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total households 611 16,811 2,479,480
Wage-based income
With earnings 68% 71% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 53% 41% 33%
Average social security income $28,051 $26,342 $25,671
Retirement income 40% 31% 27%
Average retirement income $31,561 $26,158 $30,282
SSI (Supplemental security) 4% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $9,232 $12,437 $12,238
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 5% 9% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$74,853
Family households earn $74,853, compared to $54,375 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$72,688
Family households
$74,853
Nonfamily households
$54,375
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$75,294
Married-couple families earn $75,294, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$74,853
Married-couple families
$75,294
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Brazeau
Median household and family income by household size in Brazeau, compared with peer geographies.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Total households 611 16,811 2,479,480
Household income by size
1-person $43,906 $34,968 $41,558
2-person $73,167 $79,870 $89,026
3-person $79,583 $106,932 $108,343
4-person $125,938 $126,479 $126,033
5-person $— $115,707 $121,135
6-person $— $108,077 $115,321
7-person or more $— $77,143 $112,868
Total families 418 11,454 1,500,296
Family income by size
2-person $69,271 $79,448 $87,183
3-person $78,333 $104,107 $106,978
4-person $131,250 $126,225 $127,769
5-person $— $107,772 $122,977
6-person $— $116,250 $116,570
7-person or more $— $56,250 $106,648
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

41.3%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.16%
of all household income
Top 20%
41.3%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost two-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.16% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.9 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$241,154
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
16.2%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
15.57%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $241,154 and hold 15.57% of all household income — about the same as the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 16.2%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
32.3%
$50K - $100K
41.1%
$100K - $150K
18.8%
$150K - $200K
4.3%
Over $200K
3.6%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

26.7%
of all households, 163 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Brazeau 26.7%
Oconto County 36.4%
Wisconsin 37.7%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Brazeau
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Brazeau, compared with peer geographies.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Median household income $72,688 $75,049 $77,485
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.7% 3% 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3% 3%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 6% 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 3.3% 8.8% 7.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.1% 10.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 18.2% 17.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 20.3% 13.5% 13.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.8% 20.7% 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 8.9% 9.4%
$200,000 or more 3.6% 6.8% 9.2%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 19% 20.8% 20.2%
Share below $75,000 53.1% 50.1% 48.5%
Share above $100,000 26.7% 36.4% 37.7%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.37
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Brazeau 0.37
Oconto County 0.41
Wisconsin 0.44
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$159,914
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Brazeau
$159,914
Oconto County
$206,122
Wisconsin
$244,598
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Brazeau
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $36,033 $34,018 $34,620
Lower 20% $60,240 $60,523 $61,940
Middle 20% $79,031 $93,221 $95,213
Upper 20% $109,417 $135,966 $144,753
Top 5% threshold $171,225 $219,889 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $15,016 $20,198 $18,885
Lower 20% $46,607 $47,893 $48,537
Middle 20% $70,935 $75,467 $77,841
Upper 20% $93,619 $112,806 $117,470
Top 20% $159,914 $206,122 $244,598
Top 5% $241,154 $324,893 $427,600
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.16% 4.38% 3.73%
Lower 20% 12.04% 10.35% 9.57%
Middle 20% 18.32% 16.32% 15.34%
Upper 20% 24.18% 24.39% 23.15%
Top 20% 41.3% 44.56% 48.21%
Top 5% 15.57% 17.56% 21.07%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Brazeau due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 552 White households (90.3% of all households), the median household income is $69,167.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Brazeau
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Oconto County and Wisconsin.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
All Residents $72,688 $75,049 $77,485
White $69,167 $75,482 $80,923
Black or African American $— $— $43,296
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $81,063 $59,670
Asian $— $43,224 $90,216
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $62,288
Some Other Race $— $66,920 $62,564
Two or more races (Multiracial) $78,450 $58,500 $69,784
Hispanic or Latino $— $— $64,859
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

8.6%
8.6% of residents, or 104 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Brazeau
8.6%
Oconto County
8.2%
Wisconsin
10.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

0%
0% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Brazeau
0%
Oconto County
1.4%
Wisconsin
2%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

6.3%
6.3% of children under 18, or 7 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Brazeau
6.3%
Oconto County
8.4%
Wisconsin
12.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

7.7%
7.7% of adults aged 65 and older, or 30 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Brazeau
7.7%
Oconto County
9.5%
Wisconsin
9.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
Overall poverty rate 8.6% 8.2% 10.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 6.3% 8.4% 12.8%
Under 5 years 7.9% 4.3% 13.9%
5 to 17 years 5.5% 9.8% 12.4%
18 to 64 years 9.5% 7.6% 10.2%
18 to 34 years 2.6% 7.8% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 11.4% 7.6% 8%
65 years and over 7.7% 9.5% 9.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 6.1% 7.9% 9.5%
Female 11.2% 8.5% 11.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 0% 1.4% 2%
Worked part time or part year 8.9% 9.3% 14.5%
Did not work 16.2% 15.9% 18.6%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

11%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
11%
Family
10.5%
Nonfamily
11.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

10.5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
10.5%
Married-couple
10.1%
Other families
18.2%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Brazeau
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 10.5% 5.6% 6.6%
Householder under 25 years —% 12.4% 22%
Householder 25 to 44 years 9.3% 7.5% 9.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 12.4% 4% 4.4%
Householder 65 years and over 8.5% 5.7% 4.8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 11.9% 17.6% 17%
Householder under 25 years 0% 9.8% 33.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 6.7% 19.4% 10.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 16.7% 16.5% 18.8%
Householder 65 years and over 13% 18.1% 16%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Brazeau due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
8.6% of White residents, or 96 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Brazeau
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Brazeau and peer geographies.
Brazeau Oconto County Wisconsin
All Residents 8.6% 8.2% 10.6%
White 8.6% 7.4% 8.4%
Black or African American —% 7.7% 27.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14.3% 31% 21.7%
Asian —% 23.6% 13.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 19.1%
Some Other Race 0% 36.8% 18%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 9.5% 13% 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8% 29.4% 17.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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