Population 6,336 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Brodhead
Household size in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Brodhead are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Brodhead skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Brodhead (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in the Madison area overall (8.2%). The single-parent share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Brodhead
Renters in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Brodhead is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (35.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.0% of homes in Brodhead are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Brodhead has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Wisconsin cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Brodhead is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $748 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $800 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $861 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$113 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Brodhead pays $861 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $113 a month from 2006–10, a 15% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Brodhead
Bachelor's degrees in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Brodhead: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.2% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Brodhead: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.9 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Brodhead
| Period | Brodhead | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Brodhead than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is higher than in the Madison area as a whole (2.6%). Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Brodhead compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodhead | 2.27 | 46.2 | 10.2% | 23.5% | 4.0% | 1968 | $861 | 17.7% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Twin Grove | 2.78 | 36.5 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 6.3% | 1965 | $963 | 8.5% | 89.5% | 2.0% |
| Orfordville | 2.30 | 46.4 | 5.5% | 24.2% | 4.6% | 1964 | $892 | 22.4% | 87.0% | 2.1% |
| Oakley | 2.53 | 43.0 | 6.0% | 22.5% | 6.9% | 1970 | $900 | 12.1% | 91.3% | 2.5% |
| Albany | 2.42 | 44.9 | 9.1% | 18.7% | 4.2% | 1967 | $964 | 25.4% | 92.9% | 1.8% |
| Juda | 2.68 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 21.5% | 6.5% | 1965 | $964 | 11.6% | 91.3% | 2.6% |
| Magnolia | 2.32 | 44.8 | 4.3% | 16.7% | 2.8% | 1987 | $1,199 | 31.5% | 94.3% | 1.5% |
| Footville | 2.21 | 53.7 | 7.0% | 17.1% | 6.0% | 1962 | $917 | 22.5% | 90.4% | 3.2% |
| Lake Summerset | 2.39 | 52.5 | 10.7% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 1963 | $838 | 21.6% | 93.3% | 3.2% |
| Newark | 2.55 | 53.2 | 9.2% | 12.1% | 4.0% | 1966 | $1,334 | 21.0% | 92.4% | 2.5% |
| Hanover | 2.48 | 43.8 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 1970 | $1,030 | 25.8% | 92.9% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Brodhead. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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