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Avenues West

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 10,775 residents · 0.652 sq mi
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The short version

Avenues West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,393. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $134,700. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Avenues West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,775
Population density
16,526 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
22.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,393
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$13,575
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,700
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$842
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.2%
97.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(4,578)
Black32.1%(3,459)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,166)
Asian7.6%(822)
Other7%(750)
Diversity Score86.8%(9,348)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(4,578)
Black32.1%(3,459)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(1,166)
Asian7.6%(822)
Other7%(750)
Diversity Score86.8%(9,348)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
33.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
8.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 10,775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $23,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $134,700, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 64.2% of people in Avenues West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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