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Brown County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Brown County has 275,803 residents, up 2.5% since 2020 (+0.6% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 5,782 households moved in and 5,622 moved out (+160 net), bringing in a net $41.2M of income. Median household income is $79,649, the median home $266,000 and median rent $1,031 a month.
In Wisconsin: 19th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 31st of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 16th of 72 counties for median household income · 15th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Brown County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 663 | $73.2M |
| Oconto County, WI | 354 | $19.6M |
| Winnebago County, WI | 249 | $12.2M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 217 | $12.9M |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 204 | $10.8M |
| Kewaunee County, WI | 191 | $11.1M |
| Marinette County, WI | 174 | $11.1M |
| Door County, WI | 162 | $12.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Brown County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Outagamie County, WI | 690 | $42.9M |
| Oconto County, WI | 398 | $29.7M |
| Milwaukee County, WI | 279 | $12.3M |
| Winnebago County, WI | 222 | $10.8M |
| Dane County, WI | 212 | $12.6M |
| Manitowoc County, WI | 181 | $10.2M |
| Kewaunee County, WI | 180 | $10.9M |
| Shawano County, WI | 173 | $8.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.