Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 926,331 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,836 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 67 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,435 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,385 |
| Median Home Value | $230,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 426,715 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 195,766 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 196,633 (46.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34,316 (8.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 392,399 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Family Households | 207,992 (53.0%) |
The table below compares Milwaukee County to the other 72 counties and county equivalents in Wisconsin by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 1 | 100th |
| Population Density | # 1 | 100th |
| Median Household Income | # 59 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 44 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 1 | 100th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Wisconsin Census Data Comparison Tool.