With 12,622 people, Harambee is a neighborhood in Milwaukee. The median age is 26.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. 35% of homes are owner-occupied. 34.7% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 10,237 people per square mile. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Harambee; 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 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,622
Population density
10,237 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.23 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,785
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,340
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$152,036
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$971
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.6%
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.68 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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-Hispanic9.1%(1,151)
Black72.9%(9,201)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,573)
Asian1.1%(135)
Other4.5%(562)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(1,151)
Black72.9%(9,201)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,573)
Asian1.1%(135)
Other4.5%(562)
Diversity Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
