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Milwaukee Overview

573,299
TOTAL POPULATION
278,825
MALE POPULATION
294,474
FEMALE POPULATION
94.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.61
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,079
PER CAPITA INCOME
$57,900
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,733
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,086
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
282,388
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Milwaukee Area Codes

Race in Milwaukee

The most populous races in Milwaukee are White / Caucasian (222,199 | 38.8%), Black / African American (221,344 | 38.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (116,084 | 20.3%).
Race in Milwaukee
Race# Population% Population
Asian27,2174.8%
Black / African American221,34438.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific1360.0%
Hispanic or Latino116,08420.3%
Native / Alaskan3,4270.6%
White / Caucasian222,19938.8%
Two or more Races56,9009.9%
Some other Race42,0767.3%
Total573,299100.0%

Ancestry in Milwaukee

The most populous ancestries reported in Milwaukee are German (87,601 | 15.3%), Mexican (76,615 | 13.4%), Polish (33,123 | 5.8%), Irish (31,828 | 5.6%), and Puerto Rican (29,111 | 5.1%), together accounting for 45.1% of all Milwaukee residents.
Ancestry in Milwaukee
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4,4580.8%
Alaska Native40.0%
Alaskan Athabascan260.0%
Albanian1090.0%
Aleut1260.0%
Alsatian400.0%
American8,2751.4%
Apache920.0%
Arab3,4700.6%
Argentinean2050.0%
Armenian4130.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac120.0%
Australian200.0%
Austrian1,0930.2%
Bahamian250.0%
Bangladeshi11,4692.0%
Barbadian90.0%
Belgian7370.1%
Belizean380.0%
Bhutanese1,0570.2%
Blackfeet3670.1%
Bolivian3110.1%
Brazilian330.0%
British1,2070.2%
British West Indian410.0%
Bulgarian1230.0%
Burmese8930.2%
Cajun140.0%
Cambodian190.0%
Canadian3000.1%
Cape Verdean340.0%
Carpatho Rusyn260.0%
Celtic200.0%
Central American3,8880.7%
Central American Indian9090.2%
Cherokee1,0480.2%
Cheyenne120.0%
Chickasaw650.0%
Chilean490.0%
Chippewa1,1030.2%
Choctaw3230.1%
Colombian5210.1%
Costa Rican2250.0%
Creek790.0%
Croatian1,2770.2%
Crow140.0%
Cuban9990.2%
Czech2,8830.5%
Czechoslovakian3560.1%
Danish1,5180.3%
Dominican1,1220.2%
Dutch3,6200.6%
Eastern European1,0150.2%
Ecuadorian1800.0%
Egyptian1440.0%
English12,4432.2%
Estonian200.0%
Ethiopian1150.0%
European6,4181.1%
Filipino1290.0%
Finnish1,1160.2%
French7,2581.3%
French American Indian170.0%
French Canadian1,8480.3%
German87,60115.3%
German Russian7190.1%
Ghanaian1460.0%
Greek1,5380.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro180.0%
Guatemalan7200.1%
Guyanese190.0%
Haitian1480.0%
Honduran4690.1%
Hungarian1,3740.2%
Icelander570.0%
Indian (Asian)2,1360.4%
Indonesian5,1370.9%
Iranian2980.1%
Iraqi3590.1%
Irish31,8285.6%
Iroquois8720.2%
Israeli420.0%
Italian14,3442.5%
Jamaican1,5920.3%
Japanese1130.0%
Jordanian890.0%
Kenyan560.0%
Korean1,9880.4%
Laotian2230.0%
Latvian3460.1%
Lebanese2100.0%
Liberian220.0%
Lithuanian7870.1%
Luxembourger2510.0%
Macedonian760.0%
Malaysian1,7900.3%
Maltese40.0%
Menominee4750.1%
Mexican76,61513.4%
Mexican American Indian6240.1%
Mongolian7020.1%
Moroccan5070.1%
Native Hawaiian1430.0%
Navajo1260.0%
New Zealander90.0%
Nicaraguan8100.1%
Nigerian1,3680.2%
Northern European2170.0%
Norwegian7,7511.3%
Okinawan60.0%
Osage120.0%
Ottawa470.0%
Pakistani7500.1%
Palestinian8360.2%
Panamanian2750.1%
Paraguayan50.0%
Pennsylvania German250.0%
Peruvian4740.1%
Pima190.0%
Polish33,1235.8%
Portuguese1560.0%
Potawatomi2360.0%
Puerto Rican29,1115.1%
Romanian2830.1%
Russian2,5080.4%
Salvadoran1,3890.2%
Samoan880.0%
Scandinavian1,0750.2%
Scotch-Irish9950.2%
Scottish2,3930.4%
Seminole460.0%
Senegalese410.0%
Serbian1,1960.2%
Sierra Leonean370.0%
Sioux2610.1%
Slavic1330.0%
Slovak8490.2%
Slovene8480.2%
Somali9740.2%
South African600.0%
South American2,1320.4%
South American Indian320.0%
Spaniard6270.1%
Spanish3060.1%
Spanish American150.0%
Sri Lankan9650.2%
Subsaharan African8,0211.4%
Swedish4,0270.7%
Swiss8550.2%
Syrian1610.0%
Taiwanese110.0%
Thai3,0710.5%
Tongan410.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian50.0%
Turkish940.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander100.0%
Ugandan330.0%
Ukrainian6100.1%
Venezuelan3500.1%
Vietnamese780.0%
Welsh1,0520.2%
West Indian2410.0%
Yugoslavian2870.1%
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Immigrants in Milwaukee

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Milwaukee came from Latin America (33,325 | 5.8%), Central America (30,088 | 5.2%), Mexico (27,956 | 4.9%), Asia (16,079 | 2.8%), and South Eastern Asia (9,886 | 1.7%), together accounting for 20.5% of all Milwaukee residents.
Immigrants in Milwaukee
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa5,6201.0%
Albania120.0%
Argentina980.0%
Asia16,0792.8%
Australia120.0%
Austria850.0%
Bahamas40.0%
Bangladesh1220.0%
Barbados90.0%
Belarus850.0%
Belgium590.0%
Belize330.0%
Bolivia2280.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1080.0%
Brazil540.0%
Bulgaria520.0%
Cambodia630.0%
Cameroon1650.0%
Canada4430.1%
Caribbean1,8870.3%
Central America30,0885.2%
Chile390.0%
China1,2860.2%
Colombia3150.1%
Congo3670.1%
Costa Rica810.0%
Croatia1280.0%
Cuba3140.1%
Czechoslovakia460.0%
Dominica360.0%
Dominican Republic6680.1%
Eastern Africa1,4820.3%
Eastern Asia1,8110.3%
Eastern Europe1,8940.3%
Ecuador210.0%
Egypt910.0%
El Salvador6680.1%
England1470.0%
Eritrea1820.0%
Ethiopia1140.0%
Europe3,8040.7%
France860.0%
Germany6990.1%
Ghana3060.1%
Greece240.0%
Guatemala4730.1%
Haiti880.0%
Honduras2400.0%
Hong Kong560.0%
Hungary710.0%
India1,7070.3%
Indonesia770.0%
Iran1760.0%
Iraq4180.1%
Ireland220.0%
Israel420.0%
Italy2830.1%
Jamaica7630.1%
Japan1020.0%
Jordan4370.1%
Kazakhstan570.0%
Kenya4500.1%
Korea4040.1%
Kuwait2330.0%
Laos2,2620.4%
Latin America33,3255.8%
Latvia390.0%
Lebanon230.0%
Liberia390.0%
Lithuania820.0%
Malaysia8060.1%
Mexico27,9564.9%
Middle Africa9880.2%
Morocco3680.1%
Nepal380.0%
Netherlands790.0%
Nicaragua5660.1%
Nigeria9670.2%
North Macedonia310.0%
Northern Africa6000.1%
Northern Europe4220.1%
Oceania580.0%
Pakistan4600.1%
Panama710.0%
Peru3590.1%
Philippines6000.1%
Poland4530.1%
Portugal80.0%
Romania710.0%
Russia2620.1%
Saudi Arabia1030.0%
Scotland730.0%
Senegal130.0%
Serbia1130.0%
Sierra Leone720.0%
Singapore40.0%
Somalia5680.1%
South Africa3050.1%
South America1,3500.2%
South Central Asia2,5770.4%
South Eastern Asia9,8861.7%
Southern Europe4710.1%
Spain1560.0%
Sudan270.0%
Sweden130.0%
Switzerland90.0%
Syria1060.0%
Taiwan550.0%
Thailand2,3570.4%
Trinidad and Tobago50.0%
Turkey390.0%
Uganda50.0%
Ukraine2030.0%
Uzbekistan100.0%
Venezuela2360.0%
Vietnam3630.1%
Western Africa1,7430.3%
Western Asia1,4360.3%
Western Europe1,0170.2%
Zaire4560.1%
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Sex and Age in Milwaukee

Sex and Age in Milwaukee

The most populous age groups in Milwaukee are 25 to 29 Years (25,462 | 9.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (26,967 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20,972 (7.5%)20,181 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years20,374 (7.3%)19,332 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years22,222 (8.0%)20,952 (7.1%)
15 to 19 Years22,116 (7.9%)21,644 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years23,971 (8.6%)24,440 (8.3%)
25 to 29 Years25,462 (9.1%)26,967 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years22,176 (8.0%)23,104 (7.9%)
35 to 39 Years18,800 (6.7%)20,396 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years16,317 (5.9%)18,261 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years15,151 (5.4%)15,798 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years14,423 (5.2%)15,620 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years14,397 (5.2%)16,220 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years14,163 (5.1%)14,833 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years10,573 (3.8%)12,446 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years8,211 (2.9%)8,857 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years4,265 (1.5%)5,596 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years2,800 (1.0%)4,032 (1.4%)
85 Years and over2,432 (0.9%)5,795 (2.0%)
Total278,825 (100.0%)294,474 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Milwaukee

Median Family Size in Milwaukee

The median family size in Milwaukee is 3.34 persons per family, with single female/mother families (46,113 | 38.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.44 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (14,470 | 12.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.97 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Milwaukee
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple58,816 (49.3%)3.36
Single Male/Father14,470 (12.1%)2.97
Single Female/Mother46,113 (38.6%)3.44
Total Families119,399 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Milwaukee

The median household size in Milwaukee is 2.42 persons per household, with single female/mother households (46,113 | 20.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.63 persons per household. non-family households (111,360 | 48.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Milwaukee
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple58,816 (25.5%)3.39
Single Male/Father14,470 (6.3%)3.36
Single Female/Mother46,113 (20.0%)3.63
Non-family111,360 (48.3%)1.28
Total Households230,759 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Milwaukee

Out of a total of 230,759 households in Milwaukee, 119,399 (51.7%) are family households, while 111,360 (48.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 47,320, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 88,982.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Milwaukee
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-88,982 (38.6%)
2-Person Households47,320 (20.5%)18,500 (8.0%)
3-Person Households29,067 (12.6%)2,856 (1.2%)
4-Person Households21,668 (9.4%)717 (0.3%)
5-Person Households12,539 (5.4%)158 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,933 (2.1%)85 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,872 (1.7%)62 (0.0%)
Total119,399 (51.7%)111,360 (48.3%)

Female Fertility in Milwaukee

Fertility by Age in Milwaukee

Average fertility rate in Milwaukee is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 74.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years234 (3.2%)11.0
20 to 34 years5,393 (74.1%)72.0
35 to 50 years1,647 (22.6%)29.0
Total7,274 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Milwaukee

46.0% of women with births (7,274) in Milwaukee are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 89.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 38.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Milwaukee
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years24 (10.3%)210 (89.7%)
20 to 34 years2,314 (42.9%)3,079 (57.1%)
35 to 50 years1,013 (61.5%)634 (38.5%)
Total3,346 (46.0%)3,928 (54.0%)

Fertility by Education in Milwaukee

Average fertility rate in Milwaukee is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 59.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Milwaukee
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,160 (16.0%)43.0
High School Diploma2,443 (33.6%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree2,200 (30.2%)46.0
Bachelor's Degree1,051 (14.4%)40.0
Graduate Degree420 (5.8%)34.0
Total7,274 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Milwaukee

54.0% of women with births in Milwaukee are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 88.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 69.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Milwaukee
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School358 (30.9%)802 (69.1%)
High School Diploma950 (38.9%)1,493 (61.1%)
College or Associate's Degree801 (36.4%)1,399 (63.6%)
Bachelor's Degree925 (88.0%)126 (12.0%)
Graduate Degree313 (74.5%)107 (25.5%)
Total3,346 (46.0%)3,928 (54.0%)

Income in Milwaukee

Income Overview in Milwaukee

Per Capita Income in Milwaukee is $28,079, while median incomes of families and households are $57,900 and $49,733 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income573,299$28,079
Median Family Income119,399$57,900
Mean Family Income119,399$77,456
Median Household Income230,759$49,733
Mean Household Income230,759$67,046
Income Deficit119,399$11,086
Wage / Income Gap (%)573,29917.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)573,29982.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index573,2990.47

Earnings by Sex in Milwaukee

Average Earnings in Milwaukee are $34,357, $37,949 for men and $31,278 for women, a difference of 17.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Milwaukee
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male147,151 (49.4%)$37,949
Female150,670 (50.6%)$31,278
Total297,821 (100.0%)$34,357

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Milwaukee

The most common earnings brackets in Milwaukee are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (13,031 | 8.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (11,752 | 7.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Milwaukee
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6,590 (4.5%)8,270 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9994,828 (3.3%)6,104 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,686 (3.9%)5,983 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,430 (3.0%)5,180 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4995,028 (3.4%)6,960 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,244 (2.9%)4,768 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,559 (3.1%)6,112 (4.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,366 (2.3%)5,178 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4994,258 (2.9%)5,406 (3.6%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,834 (4.0%)7,193 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $29,9999,630 (6.5%)11,752 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,9999,598 (6.5%)11,153 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,882 (6.0%)8,690 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9998,598 (5.8%)8,240 (5.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9999,210 (6.3%)8,507 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,409 (5.0%)6,394 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99912,262 (8.3%)11,282 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9998,649 (5.9%)7,168 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,031 (8.9%)9,741 (6.5%)
$100,000+11,059 (7.5%)6,589 (4.4%)
Total147,151 (100.0%)150,670 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee

Average earnings in Milwaukee are $44,697 for men and $36,620 for women, a difference of 18.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,006, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,615. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,610, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,502.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,615$22,502
High School Diploma$35,702$26,963
College or Associate's Degree$43,858$33,771
Bachelor's Degree$61,056$52,389
Graduate Degree$77,006$62,610
Total$44,697$36,620

Family Income in Milwaukee

Family Income Brackets in Milwaukee

According to the Milwaukee family income data, there are 21,731 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5,254 families (4.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Milwaukee
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,8065.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995,2544.4%
$15,000 to $24,99910,2688.6%
$25,000 to $34,99912,65610.6%
$35,000 to $49,99916,47713.8%
$50,000 to $74,99921,73118.2%
$75,000 to $99,99915,76113.2%
$100,000 to $149,99918,38715.4%
$150,000 to $199,9996,5675.5%
$200,000+5,6124.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Milwaukee

7+ person families (3,207 | 2.7%) account for the highest median family income in Milwaukee with $60,756 per family, while 2-person families (53,000 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $29,052 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Milwaukee
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53,000 (44.4%)$58,104
3-Person Families27,574 (23.1%)$54,852
4-Person Families20,582 (17.2%)$59,916
5-Person Families10,549 (8.8%)$57,421
6-Person Families4,487 (3.8%)$58,302
7+ Person Families3,207 (2.7%)$60,756
Total119,399 (100.0%)$57,900

Family Income by Number of Earners in Milwaukee

The median family income in Milwaukee is $57,900, with families comprising 3+ earners (12,098) having the highest median family income of $116,010, while families with no earners (15,942) have the lowest median family income of $25,740, accounting for 10.1% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Milwaukee
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15,942 (13.4%)$25,740
1 Earner49,981 (41.9%)$40,928
2 Earners41,378 (34.7%)$86,540
3+ Earners12,098 (10.1%)$116,010
Total119,399 (100.0%)$57,900

Household Income in Milwaukee

Household Income Brackets in Milwaukee

With 42,229 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Milwaukee, accounting for 18.3% of all households. In contrast, only 7,846 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Milwaukee
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00018,4618.0%
$10,000 to $14,99916,8457.3%
$15,000 to $24,99923,30710.1%
$25,000 to $34,99925,84511.2%
$35,000 to $49,99931,38313.6%
$50,000 to $74,99942,22918.3%
$75,000 to $99,99927,23011.8%
$100,000 to $149,99927,92212.1%
$150,000 to $199,9999,6924.2%
$200,000+7,8463.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Milwaukee

The median household income in Milwaukee is $49,733, with the highest median household income of $54,219 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 75,119 households (32.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,722, with 15,986 households (6.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Milwaukee
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years15,986 (6.9%)$29,722
25 to 44 Years95,867 (41.5%)$54,191
45 to 64 Years75,119 (32.6%)$54,219
65+ Years43,787 (19.0%)$41,312
Total230,759 (100.0%)$49,733

Poverty in Milwaukee

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Milwaukee

With 22.7% poverty level for males and 25.0% for females among the residents of Milwaukee, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9,649 males (37.3%) and 1,475 females (38.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,821 (33.2%)7,401 (37.2%)
5 Years1,216 (33.0%)1,475 (38.5%)
6 to 11 Years9,649 (37.3%)7,844 (33.5%)
12 to 14 Years3,933 (32.3%)3,323 (27.1%)
15 Years1,185 (28.4%)1,162 (30.2%)
16 and 17 Years2,302 (30.1%)1,983 (27.0%)
18 to 24 Years8,767 (28.8%)9,901 (33.1%)
25 to 34 Years7,523 (16.0%)12,420 (24.9%)
35 to 44 Years5,174 (14.9%)7,678 (19.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,164 (17.6%)5,667 (18.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,556 (19.7%)6,639 (21.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,101 (16.7%)3,568 (17.0%)
75 Years and over1,225 (13.4%)2,573 (17.7%)
Total61,616 (22.7%)71,634 (25.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Milwaukee

According to the poverty statistics in Milwaukee, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 86.6% of males and 83.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,705 (66.8%)12,502 (62.8%)
5 Years2,471 (67.0%)2,358 (61.5%)
6 to 11 Years16,205 (62.7%)15,558 (66.5%)
12 to 14 Years8,245 (67.7%)8,941 (72.9%)
15 Years2,981 (71.6%)2,680 (69.8%)
16 and 17 Years5,344 (69.9%)5,372 (73.0%)
18 to 24 Years21,622 (71.2%)20,006 (66.9%)
25 to 34 Years39,455 (84.0%)37,410 (75.1%)
35 to 44 Years29,616 (85.1%)30,818 (80.1%)
45 to 54 Years24,218 (82.4%)25,736 (82.0%)
55 to 64 Years22,702 (80.3%)24,326 (78.6%)
65 to 74 Years15,432 (83.3%)17,402 (83.0%)
75 Years and over7,940 (86.6%)11,995 (82.3%)
Total209,936 (77.3%)215,104 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Milwaukee

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Milwaukee show that 8.7% or 5,099 of the total 58,816 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 53.4%, comprising of 687 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.4%, which includes 1,781 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Milwaukee
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,904 (94.6%)1,781 (5.4%)
1 or 2 Children17,085 (93.2%)1,255 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children5,128 (78.8%)1,376 (21.2%)
5 or more Children600 (46.6%)687 (53.4%)
Total53,717 (91.3%)5,099 (8.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Milwaukee

According to the poverty data in Milwaukee, 22.4% or 3,244 single-father households and 31.2% or 14,404 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 778 households (47.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 714 households (68.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Milwaukee
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children975 (14.6%)1,646 (12.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,421 (23.7%)7,694 (32.2%)
3 or 4 Children778 (47.6%)4,350 (54.2%)
5 or more Children70 (39.3%)714 (68.5%)
Total3,244 (22.4%)14,404 (31.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Milwaukee

The poverty data for Milwaukee shows that 5,099 of the married-couple family households (8.7%) and 17,648 of the single-parent households (29.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 687 households (53.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 784 household (64.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Milwaukee
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,781 (5.4%)2,621 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children1,255 (6.8%)9,115 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children1,376 (21.2%)5,128 (53.1%)
5 or more Children687 (53.4%)784 (64.3%)
Total5,099 (8.7%)17,648 (29.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Milwaukee

Employment by Class of Employer in Milwaukee

Among the 261,078 employed individuals in Milwaukee, private company employees (187,995 | 72.0%), not-for-profit organizations (29,731 | 11.4%), and local government employees (17,319 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Milwaukee
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees187,99572.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,1582.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,0053.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations29,73111.4%
Local Government Employees17,3196.6%
State Government Employees7,3952.8%
Federal Government Employees4,2201.6%
Unpaid Family Workers2550.1%
Total261,078100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Milwaukee

According to the labor force statistics for Milwaukee, out of the total population over 16 years of age (441,231), 64.0% or 282,388 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 16,661 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.3% or 43,673 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.4% or 1,320 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years14,040 (39.3%)1,320 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Years35,727 (73.8%)3,215 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Years43,673 (83.3%)2,751 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years36,858 (81.4%)2,285 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years60,347 (81.8%)3,017 (5.0%)
45 to 54 Years45,988 (75.4%)2,161 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years20,942 (68.4%)963 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years14,498 (50.0%)507 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years8,579 (21.4%)283 (3.3%)
75 Years and over1,744 (7.0%)51 (2.9%)
Total282,388 (64.0%)16,661 (5.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee

According to labor force statistics for Milwaukee, 76.1% of individuals (222,279) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (292,088) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 11,559 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 69,713 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.7% or 4,614 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School23,811 (59.0%)2,946 (7.3%)
High School Diploma59,924 (67.5%)6,836 (7.7%)
College / Associate Degree68,856 (80.7%)4,693 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69,713 (89.8%)1,708 (2.2%)
Total222,279 (76.1%)15,189 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Milwaukee are Community & Social Service (28,518 | 10.7%), Management (20,607 | 7.8%), Education Instruction & Library (15,291 | 5.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (13,716 | 5.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (13,671 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Milwaukee

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Milwaukee, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.5%), Computers & Mathematics (75.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (79.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee
OccupationMaleFemale
Management10,026 (48.6%)10,581 (51.3%)
Business & Financial4,994 (41.7%)6,992 (58.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,813 (71.8%)3,858 (28.2%)
Computers & Mathematics4,715 (75.5%)1,528 (24.5%)
Architecture & Engineering3,846 (80.5%)933 (19.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,252 (47.3%)1,397 (52.7%)
Community & Social Service 9,556 (33.5%)18,962 (66.5%)
Education, Arts & Media1,431 (27.5%)3,782 (72.6%)
Legal Services & Support928 (44.9%)1,140 (55.1%)
Education Instruction & Library4,125 (27.0%)11,166 (73.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment3,072 (51.7%)2,874 (48.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,897 (21.1%)10,819 (78.9%)
Health Technologists1,824 (20.3%)7,149 (79.7%)
Total (Category)37,286 (42.1%)51,212 (57.9%)
Total (Overall)131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Milwaukee are Healthcare Support (17,802 | 6.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (17,303 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,986 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (6,730 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (5,388 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Milwaukee

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Milwaukee, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (77.6%), Security & Protection (75.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (84.9%), Personal Care & Service (80.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,690 (15.1%)15,112 (84.9%)
Security & Protection4,087 (75.8%)1,301 (24.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,611 (74.9%)874 (25.1%)
Law Enforcement1,476 (77.6%)427 (22.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving8,569 (49.5%)8,734 (50.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance6,223 (56.6%)4,763 (43.4%)
Personal Care & Service1,342 (19.9%)5,388 (80.1%)
Total (Category)22,911 (39.4%)35,298 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Milwaukee are Office & Administration (28,930 | 10.9%), and Sales & Related (19,758 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Milwaukee

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8,994 (45.5%)10,764 (54.5%)
Office & Administration7,741 (26.8%)21,189 (73.2%)
Total (Category)16,735 (34.4%)31,953 (65.6%)
Total (Overall)131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Milwaukee are Construction & Extraction (9,030 | 3.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,062 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (774 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Milwaukee

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry600 (77.5%)174 (22.5%)
Construction & Extraction8,719 (96.6%)311 (3.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,684 (93.8%)378 (6.2%)
Total (Category)15,003 (94.6%)863 (5.4%)
Total (Overall)131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Milwaukee are Production (27,537 | 10.4%), Material Moving (15,884 | 6.0%), and Transportation (10,975 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Milwaukee

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Milwaukee
OccupationMaleFemale
Production19,354 (70.3%)8,183 (29.7%)
Transportation8,882 (80.9%)2,093 (19.1%)
Material Moving10,987 (69.2%)4,897 (30.8%)
Total (Category)39,223 (72.1%)15,173 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Milwaukee

Employment Industries in Milwaukee

The major employment industries in Milwaukee include Health Care & Social Assistance (45,557 | 17.2%), Manufacturing (40,204 | 15.1%), Retail Trade (28,048 | 10.6%), Educational Services (23,546 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (21,411 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Milwaukee

Employment Industries by Sex in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.1%), Wholesale Trade (70.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (69.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.2%), Educational Services (68.9%), and Enterprise Management (66.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Milwaukee
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting974 (69.4%)429 (30.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction35 (56.5%)27 (43.5%)
Construction9,781 (92.1%)837 (7.9%)
Manufacturing27,358 (68.0%)12,846 (32.0%)
Wholesale Trade3,293 (70.4%)1,384 (29.6%)
Retail Trade14,562 (51.9%)13,486 (48.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,785 (67.6%)4,680 (32.4%)
Utilities773 (59.6%)525 (40.5%)
Information2,121 (54.0%)1,806 (46.0%)
Finance & Insurance3,879 (37.1%)6,575 (62.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,883 (55.5%)1,508 (44.5%)
Professional & Scientific7,138 (54.4%)5,975 (45.6%)
Enterprise Management171 (33.2%)344 (66.8%)
Administrative & Support9,262 (55.3%)7,498 (44.7%)
Educational Services7,315 (31.1%)16,231 (68.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8,540 (18.8%)37,017 (81.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation3,059 (55.9%)2,416 (44.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services11,244 (52.5%)10,167 (47.5%)
Public Administration4,767 (54.4%)3,998 (45.6%)
Total131,158 (49.4%)134,499 (50.6%)

Education in Milwaukee

School Enrollment in Milwaukee

The most common levels of schooling among the 159,144 students in Milwaukee are middle school (35,203 | 22.1%), college / undergraduate (35,196 | 22.1%), and high school (31,361 | 19.7%).
School Enrollment in Milwaukee
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,2242.6%
Kindergarten13,5868.5%
Elementary School31,34519.7%
Middle School35,20322.1%
High School31,36119.7%
College / Undergraduate35,19622.1%
Graduate / Professional8,2295.2%
Total159,144100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Milwaukee

Out of a total of 159,144 students who are enrolled in schools in Milwaukee, 44,719 (28.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 114,425 (71.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7,099 (39.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 17,520 (78.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Milwaukee
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,872 (77.1%)1,739 (22.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old28,781 (75.5%)9,353 (24.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds30,522 (73.2%)11,166 (26.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds17,520 (78.6%)4,771 (21.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds9,688 (66.6%)4,847 (33.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds10,923 (60.6%)7,099 (39.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,040 (65.8%)3,658 (34.2%)
35 Years and over4,050 (65.7%)2,115 (34.3%)
Total114,425 (71.9%)44,719 (28.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Milwaukee

Business (17,877 | 17.4%), education (11,016 | 10.7%), science & technology (10,045 | 9.8%), social sciences (8,480 | 8.3%), and arts & humanities (7,832 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 102,523 individuals in Milwaukee who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Milwaukee
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,8143.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6,2576.1%
Physical & Health Sciences2,1082.1%
Psychology5,5325.4%
Social Sciences8,4808.3%
Engineering5,9185.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies8260.8%
Science & Technology10,0459.8%
Business17,87717.4%
Education11,01610.7%
Literature & Languages5,3865.2%
Liberal Arts & History5,1945.1%
Visual & Performing Arts6,6086.5%
Communications5,6305.5%
Arts & Humanities7,8327.6%
Total102,523100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Milwaukee

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Milwaukee

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Milwaukee are males with 2 vehicles (51,537, accounting for 40.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (45,391, making up 39.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Milwaukee
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8,274 (6.5%)9,950 (7.7%)
1 Vehicle41,685 (32.6%)52,082 (40.2%)
2 Vehicles51,537 (40.3%)45,391 (35.0%)
3 Vehicles18,664 (14.6%)16,517 (12.7%)
4 Vehicles4,828 (3.8%)3,778 (2.9%)
5 or more Vehicles2,836 (2.2%)2,012 (1.5%)
Total127,824 (100.0%)129,730 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Milwaukee

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Milwaukee are 15 to 19 minutes (49,142 commuters, 20.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (45,748 commuters, 19.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (37,087 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Milwaukee
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1491.8%
5 to 9 Minutes20,7358.8%
10 to 14 Minutes37,08715.7%
15 to 19 Minutes49,14220.8%
20 to 24 Minutes45,74819.3%
25 to 29 Minutes17,0237.2%
30 to 34 Minutes34,91014.7%
35 to 39 Minutes4,4081.9%
40 to 44 Minutes5,2112.2%
45 to 59 Minutes8,3813.5%
60 to 89 Minutes6,0342.5%
90 or more Minutes3,7731.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Milwaukee

The most common commute times in Milwaukee are 15 to 19 minutes (23,539 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (25,603 commuters, 21.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Milwaukee
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,002 (1.7%)2,147 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes8,803 (7.4%)11,932 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes17,743 (15.0%)19,344 (16.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes23,539 (19.9%)25,603 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes22,764 (19.3%)22,984 (19.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes9,317 (7.9%)7,706 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes19,498 (16.5%)15,412 (13.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,341 (2.0%)2,067 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,663 (2.2%)2,548 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,330 (3.7%)4,051 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,157 (2.7%)2,877 (2.4%)
90 or more Minutes2,025 (1.7%)1,748 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Milwaukee

The most frequent times of departure to work in Milwaukee are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (16,178, 13.7%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (18,937, 16.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Milwaukee
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,878 (6.7%)4,984 (4.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,692 (4.8%)4,212 (3.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,849 (5.0%)3,654 (3.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,655 (9.9%)8,357 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,747 (9.1%)9,818 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM16,178 (13.7%)18,937 (16.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM10,456 (8.8%)14,116 (11.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10,449 (8.8%)12,166 (10.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,914 (4.2%)6,066 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,413 (5.4%)8,513 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM3,120 (2.6%)3,490 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,597 (1.3%)1,939 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12,532 (10.6%)12,567 (10.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM10,702 (9.1%)9,600 (8.1%)
Total118,182 (100.0%)118,419 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Ownership in Milwaukee

Of the total 230,759 dwellings in Milwaukee, owner-occupied units account for 94,975 (41.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 135,784 (58.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Milwaukee
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units94,97541.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units135,78458.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units230,759100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Household Size in Milwaukee
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household88,98238.6%
2-Person Household65,82028.5%
3-Person Household31,92313.8%
4+ Person Household44,03419.1%
Total Housing Units230,759100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Milwaukee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household30,019 (33.7%)58,963 (66.3%)
2-Person Household31,652 (48.1%)34,168 (51.9%)
3-Person Household13,431 (42.1%)18,492 (57.9%)
4+ Person Household19,873 (45.1%)24,161 (54.9%)
Total Housing Units94,975 (41.2%)135,784 (58.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Milwaukee
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9,424 (31.8%)20,225 (68.2%)
High School Diploma22,753 (36.0%)40,488 (64.0%)
College/Associate Degree29,050 (40.0%)43,627 (60.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,748 (51.8%)31,444 (48.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Milwaukee
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years68,00229.5%
35 to 44 Years43,85119.0%
45 to 54 Years37,06816.1%
55 to 64 Years38,05116.5%
65 to 74 Years27,05411.7%
75 to 84 Years11,4625.0%
85 Years and Over5,2712.3%
Total230,759100.0%

Housing Finances in Milwaukee

Median Income by Occupancy in Milwaukee

Median Income by Occupancy in Milwaukee
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied94,975 (41.2%)$72,849
Renter-Occupied135,784 (58.8%)$36,466
Average230,759 (100.0%)$49,733

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Milwaukee

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Milwaukee
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,495 (2.6%)9,141 (6.7%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,318 (1.4%)5,423 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,372 (2.5%)14,401 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,062 (2.2%)8,918 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9993,191 (3.4%)9,168 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9997,074 (7.4%)18,858 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99911,354 (11.9%)20,090 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99919,142 (20.2%)23,138 (17.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,768 (15.5%)12,450 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99918,551 (19.5%)9,310 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more12,648 (13.3%)4,887 (3.6%)
Total94,975 (100.0%)135,784 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Milwaukee

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Milwaukee
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,544 (1.6%)4,428 (3.3%)
$300 to $4997,571 (8.0%)4,991 (3.7%)
$500 to $79919,123 (20.1%)23,660 (17.4%)
$800 to $99910,626 (11.2%)36,534 (26.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49927,835 (29.3%)45,844 (33.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99917,831 (18.8%)12,368 (9.1%)
$2,000 to $2,4995,732 (6.0%)2,746 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,366 (2.5%)987 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more2,347 (2.5%)994 (0.7%)
Total94,975 (100.0%)135,784 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Milwaukee

Housing Structures in Milwaukee

Housing Structures in Milwaukee
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached95,48841.4%
Single Unit, Attached9,8024.3%
2 Unit Apartments47,38320.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15,6996.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments13,9256.0%
10 or more Apartments47,43520.6%
Mobile Home / Other1,0270.4%
Total230,759100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Milwaukee

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Milwaukee
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached72,082 (75.5%)23,406 (24.5%)
Single Unit, Attached3,930 (40.1%)5,872 (59.9%)
2 Unit Apartments11,738 (24.8%)35,645 (75.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,091 (7.0%)14,608 (93.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments599 (4.3%)13,326 (95.7%)
10 or more Apartments5,020 (10.6%)42,415 (89.4%)
Mobile Home / Other515 (50.1%)512 (49.8%)
Total94,975 (41.2%)135,784 (58.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Milwaukee

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Milwaukee
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room249 (0.3%)7,221 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,574 (2.7%)29,837 (22.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms37,824 (39.8%)70,708 (52.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms36,813 (38.8%)23,943 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms17,515 (18.4%)4,075 (3.0%)
Total94,975 (100.0%)135,784 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Milwaukee

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Milwaukee
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas83,062 (87.5%)101,722 (74.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,427 (1.5%)1,336 (1.0%)
Electricity8,343 (8.8%)29,478 (21.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,252 (1.3%)332 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke14 (0.0%)30 (0.0%)
All other Fuels565 (0.6%)1,368 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used312 (0.3%)1,518 (1.1%)
Total94,975 (100.0%)135,784 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Milwaukee

Household Vehicle Usage in Milwaukee
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle4,991 (5.3%)32,313 (23.8%)
1 Vehicle35,916 (37.8%)69,969 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles37,758 (39.8%)27,020 (19.9%)
3 or more Vehicles16,310 (17.2%)6,482 (4.8%)
Total94,975 (100.0%)135,784 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Milwaukee

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Milwaukee

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units33,07361,902
Median Property Value$140,300$164,200
Median Household Income$56,099$9,411
Monthly Housing Costs$619$2,196
Real Estate Taxes$3,142$723

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,543 (10.7%)2,586 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9997,559 (22.9%)9,067 (14.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99919,320 (58.4%)44,038 (71.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,548 (4.7%)4,657 (7.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999626 (1.9%)828 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,999269 (0.8%)351 (0.6%)
$1,000,000 or more208 (0.6%)375 (0.6%)
Total33,073 (100.0%)61,902 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,000 (6.0%)854 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9994,178 (12.6%)1,813 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,607 (10.9%)3,447 (5.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,415 (13.4%)3,467 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,759 (20.4%)6,939 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,300 (13.0%)12,383 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,577 (13.8%)10,468 (16.9%)
$150,000 or more3,237 (9.8%)13,974 (22.6%)
Total33,073 (100.0%)61,902 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Milwaukee

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Milwaukee
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x13,627 (41.2%)82,020 (132.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,484 (19.6%)30,028 (48.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,666 (11.1%)15,135 (24.4%)
4.0x or more8,596 (26.0%)6,129 (9.9%)
Total33,073 (100.0%)61,902 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Milwaukee
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,753 (5.3%)582 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4994,246 (12.8%)1,152 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,49926,356 (79.7%)3,942 (6.4%)
Total33,073 (100.0%)61,902 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Milwaukee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Milwaukee

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years47,719 (97.4%)1,255 (2.6%)
6 to 18 Years104,060 (96.0%)4,298 (4.0%)
19 to 25 Years58,803 (85.8%)9,770 (14.2%)
26 to 34 Years73,399 (84.6%)13,315 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years61,875 (84.5%)11,365 (15.5%)
45 to 54 Years52,459 (86.3%)8,326 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years54,606 (92.2%)4,617 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years39,035 (98.8%)468 (1.2%)
75 Years and older23,572 (99.3%)161 (0.7%)
Total515,528 (90.6%)53,575 (9.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Milwaukee

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Milwaukee
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born47,719 (97.4%)1,255 (2.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen104,060 (96.0%)4,298 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen58,803 (85.8%)9,770 (14.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Milwaukee

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Milwaukee
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00099,201 (91.0%)9,787 (9.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999119,713 (88.4%)15,699 (11.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99989,826 (89.2%)10,853 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99968,022 (90.6%)7,048 (9.4%)
$100,000 and over127,447 (92.9%)9,717 (7.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Milwaukee

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 630,996 (63.3%)19,023 (38.8%)
6 to 18 Years65,823 (60.8%)44,120 (40.7%)
19 to 25 Years19,239 (28.1%)40,885 (59.6%)
25 to 34 Years23,555 (27.2%)51,927 (59.9%)
35 to 44 Years20,494 (28.0%)43,932 (60.0%)
45 to 54 Years17,905 (29.5%)36,588 (60.2%)
55 to 64 Years22,163 (37.4%)36,023 (60.8%)
65 to 74 Years37,272 (94.4%)18,031 (45.6%)
75 Years and over23,254 (98.0%)10,986 (46.3%)
Total260,701 (45.8%)301,515 (53.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Milwaukee

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Milwaukee
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years160 (0.8%)184 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years4,465 (8.2%)2,308 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years6,404 (7.9%)6,021 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years13,125 (14.2%)17,429 (17.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,949 (26.7%)6,352 (30.3%)
75 Years and over4,388 (47.9%)7,329 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Milwaukee

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Milwaukee: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years160 (0.8%)142 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years338 (0.6%)279 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years860 (1.1%)610 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years2,868 (3.1%)2,474 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,688 (9.1%)1,351 (6.4%)
75 Years and over2,475 (27.0%)2,025 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Milwaukee: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (0.3%)161 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years487 (0.9%)603 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,257 (1.5%)1,041 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,770 (3.0%)3,911 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,095 (5.9%)1,336 (6.4%)
75 Years and over828 (9.0%)1,312 (9.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Milwaukee: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,649 (6.7%)1,563 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years4,435 (5.5%)3,887 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years5,901 (6.4%)6,730 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,174 (6.3%)1,260 (6.0%)
75 Years and over1,036 (11.3%)1,823 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Milwaukee: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years400 (0.7%)144 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years1,276 (1.6%)1,346 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years7,336 (7.9%)11,984 (11.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,789 (15.0%)4,690 (22.4%)
75 Years and over2,568 (28.0%)5,181 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Milwaukee: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years940 (1.7%)301 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years1,085 (1.3%)866 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years3,614 (3.9%)5,688 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years979 (5.3%)2,235 (10.7%)
75 Years and over769 (8.4%)2,105 (14.4%)

Technology Access in Milwaukee

Computing Device Access in Milwaukee

Computing Device Access in Milwaukee
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop159,29369.0%
Smartphone197,47485.6%
Tablet123,67253.6%
No Computing Device20,0028.7%
Total230,759100.0%

Internet Access in Milwaukee

Internet Access in Milwaukee
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet4040.2%
Broadband Home158,41668.6%
Cellular Data Only28,05312.2%
Satellite Internet9,9144.3%
No Internet38,84116.8%
Total230,759100.0%

Milwaukee Summary

Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a city located in the southeastern corner of the state, on the western shore of Lake Michigan. It is the largest city in Wisconsin and the fifth-largest city in the Midwest. Milwaukee is known for its brewing industry, its diverse cultural heritage, and its vibrant music and art scenes.

History

The area that is now Milwaukee was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Potawatomi, Menominee, and Ho-Chunk. The first Europeans to settle in the area were French fur traders in the late 1600s. The city of Milwaukee was founded in 1846 by German immigrants, who named it after the Algonquin word for “gathering place by the water.”
In the late 1800s, Milwaukee became a major industrial center, with a large number of factories and breweries. The city was also a major center of immigration, with many immigrants from Germany, Poland, and other European countries.
In the early 1900s, Milwaukee was a major center of the labor movement, with a number of strikes and protests. The city was also a major center of the civil rights movement, with a number of protests and marches.

Geography

Milwaukee is located in the southeastern corner of Wisconsin, on the western shore of Lake Michigan. The city is situated on the Milwaukee River, which flows into the lake. The city is surrounded by several suburbs, including Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Glendale.
The city has a total area of 96.1 square miles, of which 87.3 square miles is land and 8.8 square miles is water. The city has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Economy

Milwaukee’s economy is largely based on manufacturing, with a number of large companies based in the city. The city is home to several major corporations, including Harley-Davidson, MillerCoors, and Johnson Controls. The city is also a major center of the health care industry, with a number of hospitals and medical centers.
The city is also a major center of tourism, with a number of attractions, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee County Zoo, and the Milwaukee Public Museum.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Milwaukee had a population of 594,833. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a majority of the population being white (53.3%), followed by African American (38.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), and Asian (2.2%).
The median household income in Milwaukee is $37,724, and the median home value is $118,400. The city has a poverty rate of 28.2%, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Conclusion

Milwaukee is a vibrant city with a rich history and a diverse population. The city is a major center of industry, tourism, and culture, and it is home to a number of major corporations and attractions. The city has a diverse economy and a diverse population, and it is a great place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Milwaukee?
Total Population of Milwaukee is 573,299.
What is the Total Male Population of Milwaukee?
Total Male Population of Milwaukee is 278,825.
What is the Total Female Population of Milwaukee?
Total Female Population of Milwaukee is 294,474.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Milwaukee?
There are 94.69 Males per 100 Females in Milwaukee.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Milwaukee?
There are 105.61 Females per 100 Males in Milwaukee.
What is the Median Population Age in Milwaukee?
Median Population Age in Milwaukee is 31.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Milwaukee
Average Family Size in Milwaukee is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Milwaukee
Average Household Size in Milwaukee is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Milwaukee?
Per Capita income in Milwaukee is $28,079.
What is the Median Family Income in Milwaukee?
Median Family Income in Milwaukee is $57,900.
What is the Median Household income in Milwaukee?
Median Household Income in Milwaukee is $49,733.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Milwaukee?
Income or Wage Gap in Milwaukee is 17.6%.
Women in Milwaukee earn 82.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Milwaukee?
Family Income Deficit in Milwaukee is $11,086.
Families that are below poverty line in Milwaukee earn $11,086 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Milwaukee?
Inequality or Gini Index in Milwaukee is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Milwaukee?
There are 282,388 People in the Labor Forcein in Milwaukee.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Milwaukee?
64.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Milwaukee.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Milwaukee?
Unemployment Rate in Milwaukee is 5.9%.