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Capitol Heights

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 5,302 residents · 0.836 sq mi
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The short version

Capitol Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,619. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $157,867. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% more than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Capitol Heights; 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 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,302
Population density
6,342 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,619
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$27,746
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,867
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,046
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.8%
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(266)
Black79.3%(4,202)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(257)
Asian7.7%(410)
Other3.1%(167)
Diversity Score45%(2,386)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5%(266)
Black79.3%(4,202)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(257)
Asian7.7%(410)
Other3.1%(167)
Diversity Score45%(2,386)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%
Foreign born
7.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 5,302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $69,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $157,867, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitol Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 21.6% of people in Capitol Heights, 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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