Census Bureau data for Brodhead city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Brodhead city
- What is the median household income in Brodhead city?
- The median household income in Brodhead city is $28,523 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Brodhead city?
- The poverty rate in Brodhead city is 29.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Brodhead city?
- $112,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Brodhead city?
- The median gross rent in Brodhead city is $593 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Brodhead city residents have a college degree?
- 17.2% of adults in Brodhead city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,339
Median Income
$28,523
Median Home Value
$112,500
Poverty Rate
29.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.5%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,510 (+18.8%)
Home Value:
+$33,000 (+41.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.8 pp (-2.6%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.5 pp (+97.7%)
Unemployment:
-18.8 pp (-71.5%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,339
Median Age
33.0
Female
59.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 97.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$28,523
±$7,612
-$33,894 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$52,367
Median Family Income
$33,438
Poverty Rate
29.5%
+17.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
36.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
36.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
9.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
13.1%
$10–15k
12.9%
$15–25k
20.2%
$25–35k
12.9%
$35–50k
11.9%
$50–75k
9.6%
$75–100k
11.9%
$100–150k
2.5%
$150–200k
1.5%
$200k+
3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
569
Owner-Occupied
44.2%
Renter-Occupied
55.8%
Vacancy Rate
15.6%
Median Home Value
$112,500
-$79,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$593
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
31.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
36.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.4%
$50–100k
34.4%
$100–200k
24.5%
$200–300k
11.3%
$300–500k
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.9%
$500–1k
69.7%
$1–1.5k
2.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
11.5%
1 vehicle
42.1%
2 vehicles
30.2%
3+
16.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
54.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.9%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
16.5%
20+ units
1.9%
Mobile home
15.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.5%
1940–1969
6.7%
1970–1999
16.5%
2000–2009
17.4%
2010+
3.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
78.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.2%
-9.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.4%
Some College / Associate
18.5%
Less Than High School
10.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Unemployment Rate
7.5%
+2.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.6%
Self-Employed
7.3%
Government Workers
13.2%
Private For-Profit
79.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
30.1%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail
15.8%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Transportation
7.7%
Construction
4.5%
Finance
2.4%
Prof. Services
2.1%
Public Admin
1.5%
Agriculture
1.1%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Management
32.3%
Food Prep
21.2%
Sales
19.4%
Production
19.0%
Construction
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
24.8 min
Drove Alone
73.6%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.6%
Walked
5.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
480
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
17.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.7%
5–9
13.4%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
3.3%
20–24
5.0%
25–34
16.0%
35–44
8.1%
45–54
17.8%
55–64
3.1%
65–74
2.0%
75–84
9.9%
85+
5.8%
Under 18: 27.9%
Working age (18–64): 72.1%
65 and over: 18.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.1%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
3.7%
With a Disability
23.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
71.7%
Has a Computer
91.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023