Brown County Public RecordsWisconsin

Brown County, WI, hosts 38 public schools and several private institutions, with a high school graduation rate of 93%. About 29% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools like Green Bay East High score an average of 6/10 on GreatSchools. The county offers adult education programs through Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. School safety measures have improved, with incidents below the national average. Educational opportunities include Advanced Placement and STEM programs, supporting diverse student needs.

As of 2022, Brown County, WI, had an employment rate of approximately 66%. Major employment sectors include manufacturing (16.3%), healthcare and social assistance (15.2%), and retail trade (12.4%). Top occupation types are production (11%), office and administrative support (12.1%), and sales (9.5%). The majority (85%) of residents commute by car, with an average commute time of 19.4 minutes. Key employment locations include Green Bay, which accounts for over 60% of the county’s workforce. (Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development)

Brown County, WI, has a homeownership rate of about 66%, with median home values around $249,000 in 2024, reflecting steady growth. The average rent for a two-bedroom is approximately $1,200/month. Housing includes single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses across neighborhoods like Allouez, De Pere, and Ashwaubenon. Property taxes average 1.87% of assessed value, higher than the national average. The market has seen 6% annual appreciation. Popular areas like Green Bay offer a mix of historic and modern housing, catering to diverse lifestyles and budgets.

As of 2022, Brown County, WI has a population of approximately 270,300. The median age is 38.7 years. About 50.2% are female and 49.8% male. Racially, the population is 83% White, 4.3% Black or African American, 4.7% Asian, 0.9% Native American, and 5.6% from two or more races. Around 9.4% identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Brown County, WI, has seen a moderate crime rate in recent years. In 2022, the county reported approximately 3,700 total crimes, including 450 violent crimes (such as assault and robbery) and around 3,250 property crimes (burglary, theft, etc.). The crime rate stands at roughly 25.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, slightly above Wisconsin’s state average. The Brown County Sheriff’s Office encourages regular reporting from residents to maintain public safety, utilizing community policing and direct crime tip lines to address local concerns and improve response times.

Brown County, WI, had approximately 187,000 registered voters as of the 2020 general election. Elections held include federal, state, county, and municipal— with typically 69% turnout in presidential years. In 2020, Joe Biden secured 48.1% to Donald Trump’s 50.2%. There are 63 polling locations across 24 municipalities, managed by the County Clerk’s office. Key issues include property taxes and education funding. The Republican and Democratic parties dominate local politics. Voter registration is available online, by mail, or in-person; Wisconsin allows same-day registration.