North Shore, Greater Milwaukee, WI Demographics
What is the population of North Shore?
There are 72,416 residents in North Shore, with a median age of 35.6. Of this, 47.61% are males and 52.39% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.37% of the resident pool in North Shore, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.68%. Additionally, 2.95% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 61,523 people in North Shore currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 72,416 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 34,478 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 37,938 | -0.2% |
Male Population 47.61%
Female Population 52.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.6 | 0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 66,164 | 0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4,114 | -0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 2,138 | -7.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.37%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.68%
Not Citizen 2.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 372 | -7.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,387 | -12.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,034 | 21.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,322 | 9.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 61,523 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.52%
Moved from Same County 8.92%
Moved from Same State 2.84%
Moved from Different State 1.85%
Same House as Last Year 85.88%
What are the employment statistics in North Shore?
White-collar workers make up 85.2% of the working population in North Shore, while blue-collar employees account for 14.8%. There are also 3,090 entrepreneurs in North Shore (8.93% of the workforce); 22,005 workers employed in private companies (63.58%); and 4,740 people working in governmental institutions (13.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 29,487 | -0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 5,124 | -0.7% |
White Collar 85.2%
Blue Collar 14.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,090 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 22,005 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,740 | -2.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,776 | -2.0% |
Self Employees 8.93%
Private Companies 63.58%
Governmental Workers 13.7%
Not for Profit Companies 13.8%
How many households are there in North Shore?
There are a total of 29,979 households in North Shore, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.91% of these North Shore households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.09%. Additionally, 29.66% of households have children and 70.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 29,979 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 17,061 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 12,918 | -0.3% |
Family Households 56.91%
Non-Family Households 43.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,891 | 2.0% |
| Households without Children | 21,088 | -0.3% |
Households with Children 29.66%
Households without Children 70.34%
What are the median and average incomes in North Shore?
The average annual household income in North Shore is $137,773, while the median household income sits at $57,120 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $58,296, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $68,351. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,798 and $45,913, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $137,773 | 7.2% |
| Median Household Income | $57,120 | 0.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 58,972 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in North Shore?
There are 32,470 housing units in North Shore, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1954. Of the 29,979 occupied housing units in North Shore, 53.76% are owner-occupied, while 46.24% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.31% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $204,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,101 per month in North Shore.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 32,470 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1954 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 9,331 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,446 | 2.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,929 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,904 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,793 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,910 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,269 | -2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 906 | -5.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 957 | 41.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 26 | 13.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 29,979 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,116 | -1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $13,863 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 53.76%
Renter Occupied 46.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,365 | -4.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 5,751 | 4.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $204,700 | 16.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $162,200 | 10.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,101 | 3.8% |
With Mortgage 64.31%
Without Mortgage 35.69%
What is the level of education in North Shore?
Approximately 24.11% of the population in North Shore holds a high school degree (that's 13,128 residents), while 19.63% have attained a college certificate (10,689 locals) and 26.82% have a bachelor's degree (14,599 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 994 | 12.8% |
| Some High School | 13,128 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 10,689 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 3,210 | 4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,599 | 1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,823 | -0.1% |
No High School 1.83%
Some High School 24.11%
Some College 19.63%
Associate Degree 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree 26.82%
Graduate Degree 21.72%
What is the marital status of North Shore residents?
A total of 24,712 people in North Shore have never been married (which represents 42.12% of the total population), while 25,677 of them are wedded (43.77%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 677 (1.15%) and 4,922 (8.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 24,712 | 0.3% |
| Married | 25,677 | 0.8% |
| Separated | 677 | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2,682 | -4.2% |
| Divorced | 4,922 | 4,922.0% |
Never Married 42.12%
Married 43.77%
Separated 1.15%
Widowed 4.57%
Divorced 8.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in North Shore?
The top three means of transportation people in North Shore use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 25,059 residents commute by car, 1,468 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,190 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 25,059 | -3.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,468 | -5.0% |
| Railroad | 26 | 550.0% |
| Ferryboat | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 222 | -18.4% |
| Motorcycle | 16 | -5.9% |
| TaxiCab | 29 | 141.7% |
| Walk | 1,190 | 5.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.