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Burnham Park

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,063 residents · 0.49 sq mi
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The short version

Burnham Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $135,416. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Burnham Park; 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 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,063
Population density
12,373 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,730
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$24,923
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,416
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$941
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,087)
Black4.2%(256)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(4,506)
Asian3%(179)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score51.6%(3,129)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(1,087)
Black4.2%(256)
Hispanic / Latino74.3%(4,506)
Asian3%(179)
Other0.6%(35)
Diversity Score51.6%(3,129)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
28.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
65.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,063 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $57,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $135,416, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnham Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 15.0% of people in Burnham Park, 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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