2023 ACS Census Data · Population 927,656
Milwaukee County is a large county in Wisconsin with a population of 927,656. The median household income is $62,118, near the national median. The poverty rate is 17.5%, median home value is $216,500, and 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 41% above the national average.
Population
927,656
2023 estimate
Rank #59 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$62,118
Household
Rank #1712 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$216,500
Owner-occupied
Rank #1051 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
33.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #485 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below Wisconsin avg·5% below national avg
Poverty Rate
67% below Wisconsin avg·17% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Wisconsin avg·12% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,955
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
17.5%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
64.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
1% below Wisconsin avg·3% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% above Wisconsin avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
34% below Wisconsin avg·32% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
49% below Wisconsin avg·44% below national avg
Housing Units
423,838
Households
389,046
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,658
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
32% above Wisconsin avg·41% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Wisconsin avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.2%
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