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Clarke Square

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,000 residents · 0.347 sq mi
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Clarke Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $136,641. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Clarke Square; 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 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
26% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,000
Population density
17,291 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,202
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,477
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,641
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$961
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.1%
73.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(677)
Black9.4%(561)
Hispanic / Latino68.4%(4,102)
Asian10.4%(621)
Other0.7%(39)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,753)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(677)
Black9.4%(561)
Hispanic / Latino68.4%(4,102)
Asian10.4%(621)
Other0.7%(39)
Diversity Score62.5%(3,753)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
33.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,000 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $44,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,641, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarke Square, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 21.5% of people in Clarke Square, 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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