Franklin Heights is a neighborhood of 7,224 people in Milwaukee. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 34% of homes are owner-occupied. 36.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median age is 29.4, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than in Milwaukee as a whole. 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
Land area
1.08 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.75 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(124)
Black89%(6,426)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(300)
Asian2.9%(210)
Other2.3%(164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(124)
Black89%(6,426)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(300)
Asian2.9%(210)
Other2.3%(164)
Diversity Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
