Milwaukee, WI

Census Place

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Population

592,002

0.565% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

Median Age

31.5

Poverty Rate

26.6%

Median Household Income

$42,087

7.64% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$126,300

3.27% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

276,819

1.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Milwaukee, WI had a population of 592k people with a median age of 31.5 and a median household income of $42,087. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Milwaukee, WI declined from 595,365 to 592,002, a -0.565% decrease and its median household income grew from $39,098 to $42,087, a 7.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee, WI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (37.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.5%), Other (Hispanic) (9.72%), White (Hispanic) (8.67%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.25%). NaNk% of the people in Milwaukee, WI speak a non-English language, and 93.8% are U.S. citizens.

In 2018, the median property value in Milwaukee, WI was $126,300, and the homeownership rate was 41.8%. Most people in Milwaukee, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee, WI was 2 cars per household.

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United States Wisconsin Milwaukee County, WI Waukesha County, WI Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

Y-Axis

-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Milwaukee, WI is home to a population of 592k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 9.92% of Milwaukee, WI residents were born outside of the country (58.7k people).

In 2018, there were 1.09 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (223k people) in Milwaukee, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 204k White (Non-Hispanic) and 57.6k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee, WI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
223k ± 5.62k
White (Non-Hispanic)
204k ± 5.79k
Other (Hispanic)
57.6k ± 5.91k

20.2%

Hispanic Population

120k people

20.2% of the people in Milwaukee, WI are hispanic (120k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milwaukee, WI as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

9.92%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

58.7k people

9.75%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

58k people

As of 2018, 9.92% of Milwaukee, WI residents (58.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee, WI was 9.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Milwaukee, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Milwaukee, WI was 31.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Milwaukee, WI are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all Milwaukee, WI residents was 32.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Milwaukee, WI.

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Citizenship

93.8%

2018 Citizenship

93.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.8% of Milwaukee, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee, WI was 93.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,181 ± 1,175
Gulf War (2001-)
2,741 ± 780
Gulf War (1990s)
2,150 ± 771

Milwaukee, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Milwaukee, WI is $42,087. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee, WI was Census Tract 4702.04 with a value of $135,469, followed by Census Tract 75 and Census Tract 74, with respective values of $96,016 and $95,481.

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The economy of Milwaukee, WI employs 277k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,607 people), Manufacturing (41,773 people), and Retail Trade (29,560 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($55,081), Utilities ($54,954), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,843).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,087

2018 value

± $1,495

7.64%

1 Year Growth

± 5.1%

Households in Milwaukee, WI have a median annual income of $42,087, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $39,098 in 2017, which represents a 7.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Milwaukee, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Milwaukee, WI.

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Average Male Salary in N/A

± N/A

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Average Female Salary in N/A

± N/A

In N/A, full-time male employees in N/A made N/A times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the N/A occupations in Milwaukee, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the N/A occupations in Milwaukee, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Milwaukee, WI is from Milwaukee, WI.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4702.04
Census Tract 75
Census Tract 74

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee, WI was Census Tract 4702.04 with a value of $135,469, followed by Census Tract 75 and Census Tract 74, with respective values of $96,016 and $95,481.

The following map shows all of the places in Milwaukee, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

26.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee, WI (155k out of 581k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
79,744 ± 1,802
White
43,917 ± 1,352
Hispanic
32,632 ± 1,125

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee, WI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

277k

2018 Value

± 8,129

1.75%

1 Year growth

± 4.15%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Milwaukee, WI grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 272k employees to 277k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee, WI, are Production Occupations (30,230 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,550 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (24,439 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Milwaukee, WI, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (30,230 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (29,550 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (24,439 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Milwaukee, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Healthcare Support Occupations (2.04 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (2 times), and Community & Social Service Occupations (1.47 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Milwaukee, WI, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($83,445), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($69,887), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($66,989).

Industries

Employment by Industries

277k

2018 Value

± 8,129

1.75%

1 Year growth

± 4.15%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Milwaukee, WI grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 272k employees to 277k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,607 people), Manufacturing (41,773 people), and Retail Trade (29,560 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Milwaukee, WI, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (47,607 people), Manufacturing (41,773 people), and Retail Trade (29,560 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Milwaukee, WI has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.55 times higher than expected), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.49 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.24 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Milwaukee, WI, by median earnings, are Finance & Insurance ($55,081), Utilities ($54,954), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,843).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $37.5B, followed by Mixed freight ($28B) and Machinery ($26B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$325B

2015 Value in Wisconsin

$493B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

51.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $325B. This is expected to increase 51.7% to $493B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$28.7B
Minnesota
$28.3B
Michigan
$10.2B

In 2015, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $28.7B, followed by Minnesota with $28.3B and Michigan and $10.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee, WI was $126,300 in 2018, which is 0.55 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $122,300 to $126,300, a 3.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee, WI is 41.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Milwaukee, WI have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$126,300

2018 Median

± $3,367

$122,300

2017 Median

± $3,182

In 2018, the median property value in Milwaukee, WI grew to to $126,300 from the previous year's value of $122,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Milwaukee, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,087

Median Household Income

± $1,495

231k

Number of Households

± 7,206

In 2018, the median household income of the 231k households in Milwaukee, WI grew to $42,087 from the previous year's value of $39,098.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Milwaukee, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

41.8%

2018 Homeownership

40.4%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 41.8% of the housing units in Milwaukee, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Milwaukee, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee, WI have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Milwaukee, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (74%)
Carpooled (9.91%)
Public Transit (6.14%)

In 2018, 74% of workers in Milwaukee, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.91%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.14%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milwaukee, WI have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

91.1% of the population of Milwaukee, WI has health coverage, with 42.6% on employee plans, 30.1% on Medicaid, 7.94% on Medicare, 9.77% on non-group plans, and 0.667% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see 1382 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% increase from the previous year (1366 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1312 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 386 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County and Menominee County have the highest prevalence of diabetes (13.1%). Additionally, Menominee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,382 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Milwaukee County, WI

Primary care physicians in Milwaukee County, WI see an average of 1,382 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% increase from the previous year (1,366 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Milwaukee County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.92%

Uninsured

42.6%

Employer Coverage

30.1%

Medicaid

7.94%

Medicare

9.77%

Non-Group

0.667%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee, WI grew by 4.52% from 8.53% to 8.92%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Milwaukee, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.