Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 926,331 | — | #61 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,435 | -14.3% | #1,676 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.5 years | -8.7% | #2,928 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $230,700 | -18.2% | #1,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,101 | -5.3% | #725 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.7% | #2,336 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Milwaukee County has a population of 926,331, making it the #61 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Milwaukee County is $64,435, ranking #1,676 out of 3,222 counties — 14.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Milwaukee County is $230,700 (-18.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,101/mo and the homeownership rate is 49.9%.
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92.8% of residents in Milwaukee County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% above the national rate.
About Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has a total population of 926,331, making it the 61st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Milwaukee County is 35.5 years, which is 8.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Milwaukee County is $64,435, which ranks #1,676 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Milwaukee County is $230,700, 18.2% below the national median. Renters in Milwaukee County pay a median gross rent of $1,101 per month. The homeownership rate is 49.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Milwaukee County, 34.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.
Milwaukee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (25.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.0%).
All data for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.