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Harambee

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 12,622 residents · 1.233 sq mi
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The short version

Harambee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,785. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $152,036. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Milwaukee median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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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)
Diversity Score55.3%(6,984)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(1,151)
Black72.9%(9,201)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,573)
Asian1.1%(135)
Other4.5%(562)
Diversity Score55.3%(6,984)
Diversity Score
55
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
2.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 14,362
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Pop 10,211
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Pop 14,500
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Income$37,165+4%
Home value$77,348−49%
Population14,362+14%
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Home value$332,481+119%
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Income$40,816+14%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 12,622 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $35,785 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $152,036, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harambee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 34.7% of people in Harambee, 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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