Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 927,656

County Seat: Milwaukee

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Median Home Value

$216,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$62,118

Across all households

Median Age

35.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

33.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)25.6%
Hispanic or Latino16.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.7%
Two or More Races3.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.9%

65 Years and Over

14.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

93.6%

No Health Insurance

7.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

33.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$62,118

Mean Household Income

$86,052

Per Capita Income

$36,955

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

78.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

20.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$216,500

Median Rent

$1,069/mo

Total Housing Units

423,838

Owner-Occupied

49.8%

Renter-Occupied

50.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Married Couple Households

33.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.7%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55079.