This article is about the city. For the adjacent town, see Brillion (town), Wisconsin. City in Wisconsin, United States
| Brillion, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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 Location of Brillion in Calumet County, Wisconsin. | |
| Coordinates: 44°10′30″N 88°3′58″W / 44.17500°N 88.06611°W / 44.17500; -88.06611 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (7.41 km) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (7.36 km) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.05 km) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 3,262 |
| • Estimate | 3,538 |
| • Density | 1,082.69/sq mi (418.00/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code | 54110 |
| Area code | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-09725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562211 |
| Website | www |
Brillion (/ˈbrɪljən/ BRIL-yən) is a city in Calumet County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,538 as of 2024. The city is located within the Town of Brillion, though it is politically independent.
History
Brillion is named after the town of Brilon, in Germany.
Geography
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).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.16 square miles (8.18 km), of which, 3.1 square miles (8.03 km) is land and 0.06 square miles (0.16 km) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 278 | — | |
| 1890 | 582 | 109.4% | |
| 1900 | 855 | 46.9% | |
| 1910 | 998 | 16.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,102 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,167 | 5.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,200 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,390 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,783 | 28.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,588 | 45.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,907 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,840 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,937 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,148 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,262 | 3.6% | |
| 2024 (est.) | 3,538 | 8.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census 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/km). There were 1,349 housing units at an average density of 494.1 per square mile (190.8/km). 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
As of the census 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/km). There were 1,230 housing units at an average density of 472.7 per square mile (182.7/km). 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
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.
Images
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Brillion Public Library
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Center of Brillion
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Looking west on U.S. Route 10
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Brillion High School
Notable people
- Charles A. Barnard, Wisconsin State Representative
- Charles R. Barnard, Wisconsin State Representative
- Jill Lajdziak, general manager of General Motors Saturn division
- Isaac N. McComb, Wisconsin State Representative
- Gerald L. Miller, U.S. Marine Corps general
- Victor A. Tiedjens, scientist
References
- "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "Cities -". Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- 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.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2012.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- "WELCOME TO TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL". Retrieved January 18, 2020.
External links
- City of Brillion
- Sanborn fire insurance maps: 1894 1900 1906 1913
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| County seat: Chilton | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |