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Franklin Heights

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 7,224 residents · 1.084 sq mi
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Franklin Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,898. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Franklin 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 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,224
Population density
6,664 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,223
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$15,136
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,898
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,044
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.5%
66.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(124)
Black89%(6,426)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(300)
Asian2.9%(210)
Other2.3%(164)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,854)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(124)
Black89%(6,426)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(300)
Asian2.9%(210)
Other2.3%(164)
Diversity Score25.7%(1,854)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
29.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
Female
55.3%
Foreign born
3.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 7,224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $26,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $76,898, and the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

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

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Franklin Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 36.5% of people in Franklin 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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