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Borchert Field

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 3,874 residents · 0.596 sq mi
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The short version

Borchert Field has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,013. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $58,053. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Borchert Field; 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 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,874
Population density
6,500 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,013
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,435
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,053
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,022
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.1%
66.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(255)
Black83.4%(3,232)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(316)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,417)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(255)
Black83.4%(3,232)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(316)
Diversity Score36.6%(1,417)
Diversity Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
Female
55.7%
Foreign born
1.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 3,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $30,013 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $58,053, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 41.4% of people in Borchert Field, 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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