Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Located in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County has a population of 926,331 residents and a median age of 35.5 years, making it the #61 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.2%. The median home value is $230,700, and the median household income is $64,435, which is 14% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Milwaukee County, 34.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 2.9% above the national average, ranking #478 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Milwaukee County is 74.3 years. 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.1% of adults in Milwaukee County smoke , 39.4% are obese , and 21.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 63.1 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Milwaukee County is 18.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 13.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 10.9 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
23.3% of children in Milwaukee County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 23.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Milwaukee County is 67.8%. The mean commute time is 24.4 min, which is 11.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Milwaukee County voted Democratic with a margin of 38.5%. The vote was 68.3% Dem / 29.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.3 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.