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Hillside

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 3,665 residents · 0.482 sq mi
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The short version

Hillside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $215,000. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Hillside; 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 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,665
Population density
7,604 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,812
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,922
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$855
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
4.7%
95.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(420)
Black68.7%(2,519)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(437)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other7%(257)
Diversity Score61.9%(2,269)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.5%(420)
Black68.7%(2,519)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(437)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other7%(257)
Diversity Score61.9%(2,269)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
3.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 3,665 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $27,812 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $215,000, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Hillside, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 51.5% of people in Hillside, 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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