Brillion, Wisconsin

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Brillion, Wisconsin
City
Brillion Wisconsin Downtown Looking North.jpg
Location of Brillion in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Location of Brillion in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°10′30″N 88°3′58″W / 44.17500°N 88.06611°W / 44.17500; -88.06611Coordinates: 44°10′30″N 88°3′58″W / 44.17500°N 88.06611°W / 44.17500; -88.06611
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyCalumet
Area
[1]
 • Total2.86 sq mi (7.41 km2)
 • Land2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
[2]
830 ft (253 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total3,148
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
3,077
 • Density1,082.69/sq mi (418.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
54110
Area code(s)920
FIPS code55-09725[5]
GNIS feature ID1562211[2]
Websitewww.ci.brillion.wi.us

Brillion is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,327 as of July 1, 2019. The city is located within the Town of Brillion, though it is politically independent.

History[edit]

Brillion is named after the town of Brilon, in Germany.[6]

Geography[edit]

Brillion is located at 44°10′30″N 88°3′57″W / 44.17500°N 88.06583°W / 44.17500; -88.06583 (44.175114, -88.0661).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.75 square miles (7.12 km2), of which, 2.73 square miles (7.07 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[8]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880278—
1890582109.4%
190085546.9%
191099816.7%
19201,10210.4%
19301,1675.9%
19401,2002.8%
19501,39015.8%
19601,78328.3%
19702,58845.1%
19802,90712.3%
19902,840−2.3%
20002,9373.4%
20103,1487.2%
2019 (est.)3,077[4]−2.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 3,148 people, 1,298 households, and 851 families living in the city. The population density was 1,153.1 inhabitants per square mile (445.2/km2). There were 1,349 housing units at an average density of 494.1 per square mile (190.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 1,298 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.4% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.01.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,937 people, 1,155 households, and 818 families living in the city. The population density was 1,128.8 people per square mile (436.1/km2). There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 472.7 per square mile (182.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.72% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,155 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,633, and the median income for a family was $52,989. Males had a median income of $37,106 versus $24,318 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,754. About 1.6% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Brillion High School is the area's high school.

Trinity Lutheran School is a Christian Pre-K-8 school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Brillion.[10]

Images[edit]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 46.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "WELCOME TO TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL". Retrieved 18 January 2020.

External links[edit]

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