Milwaukee County, WI Demographics
What is the population of Milwaukee County?
There are 933,193 residents in Milwaukee County, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.71% are males and 51.29% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.5% of the resident pool in Milwaukee County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.32%. Additionally, 5.19% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 794,056 people in Milwaukee County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 933,193 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 454,569 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 478,624 | -0.8% |
Male Population 48.71%
Female Population 51.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 825,865 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 58,941 | 3.4% |
| Not Citizen | 48,387 | -0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.32%
Not Citizen 5.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,918 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 90,460 | -7.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 17,567 | 1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 16,472 | 3.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 794,056 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.42%
Moved from Same County 9.81%
Moved from Same State 1.9%
Moved from Different State 1.79%
Same House as Last Year 86.08%
What are the employment statistics in Milwaukee County?
White-collar workers make up 76.44% of the working population in Milwaukee County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.56%. There are also 29,131 entrepreneurs in Milwaukee County (6.43% of the workforce); 318,389 workers employed in private companies (70.3%); and 50,407 people working in governmental institutions (11.13%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 346,165 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 106,723 | 1.1% |
White Collar 76.44%
Blue Collar 23.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 29,131 | 3.9% |
| Private Companies | 318,389 | -0.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 50,407 | -0.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 54,961 | -0.1% |
Self Employees 6.43%
Private Companies 70.3%
Governmental Workers 11.13%
Not for Profit Companies 12.14%
How many households are there in Milwaukee County?
There are a total of 389,297 households in Milwaukee County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.98% of these Milwaukee County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.02%. Additionally, 27.91% of households have children and 72.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 389,297 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 210,133 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 179,164 | 1.6% |
Family Households 53.98%
Non-Family Households 46.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 108,634 | -0.7% |
| Households without Children | 280,663 | 0.9% |
Households with Children 27.91%
Households without Children 72.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Milwaukee County?
The average annual household income in Milwaukee County is $81,509, while the median household income sits at $63,763 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,140, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,974. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,401 and $45,913, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,509 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $63,763 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 743,288 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Milwaukee County?
There are 423,814 housing units in Milwaukee County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1957. Of the 389,297 occupied housing units in Milwaukee County, 49.39% are owner-occupied, while 50.61% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $197,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,096 per month in Milwaukee County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 423,814 | 0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1957 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 122,500 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 40,061 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 81,707 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 52,550 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 44,210 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 23,304 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23,410 | -1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,317 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 14,893 | 19.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 862 | 154.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 389,297 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 192,262 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $197,035 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 49.39%
Renter Occupied 50.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 125,100 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 67,162 | 3.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $197,200 | 17.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $182,600 | 16.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,096 | 10.3% |
With Mortgage 65.07%
Without Mortgage 34.93%
What is the level of education in Milwaukee County?
Approximately 35.6% of the population in Milwaukee County holds a high school degree (that's 259,446 residents), while 23.94% have attained a college certificate (174,456 locals) and 19.31% have a bachelor's degree (140,707 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 25,604 | 0.0% |
| Some High School | 259,446 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 174,456 | -0.7% |
| Associate Degree | 52,860 | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 140,707 | 2.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 75,723 | 1.8% |
No High School 3.51%
Some High School 35.6%
Some College 23.94%
Associate Degree 7.25%
Bachelor's Degree 19.31%
Graduate Degree 10.39%
What is the marital status of Milwaukee County residents?
A total of 344,187 people in Milwaukee County have never been married (which represents 45.36% of the total population), while 287,185 of them are wedded (37.85%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,387 (1.5%) and 78,866 (10.39%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 344,187 | 0.4% |
| Married | 287,185 | -0.8% |
| Separated | 11,387 | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 37,102 | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 78,866 | 78,866.0% |
Never Married 45.36%
Married 37.85%
Separated 1.5%
Widowed 4.89%
Divorced 10.39%
What are the most common means of transportation in Milwaukee County?
The top three means of transportation people in Milwaukee County use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 361,514 residents commute by car, 16,599 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 13,553 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 361,514 | -2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 16,599 | -7.7% |
| Railroad | 187 | 183.3% |
| Ferryboat | 17 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,884 | -14.8% |
| Motorcycle | 351 | -23.2% |
| TaxiCab | 1,071 | 32.7% |
| Walk | 13,553 | -0.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Milwaukee County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53110 | 18,087 | 8,603 | $66,592.00 | $78,255.00 |
| 53129 | 14,683 | 6,121 | $90,119.00 | $104,722.00 |
| 53130 | 7,699 | 3,138 | $83,929.00 | $99,410.00 |
| 53132 | 36,094 | 14,016 | $103,225.00 | $125,964.00 |
| 53154 | 36,286 | 15,346 | $86,408.00 | $103,997.00 |
| 53172 | 20,678 | 8,543 | $68,801.00 | $81,214.00 |
| 53202 | 25,850 | 16,717 | $62,505.00 | $95,328.00 |
| 53203 | 2,025 | 1,269 | $86,895.00 | $110,812.00 |
| 53204 | 39,203 | 13,391 | $41,623.00 | $56,031.00 |
| 53205 | 8,683 | 3,452 | $25,847.00 | $47,833.00 |
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.