Historic Mitchell Street is home to 10,238 people in Milwaukee. Owners hold 25% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 9% of adults. This skews young, with a median age of 29.2. The poverty rate is 32.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. 36% of people here were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Historic Mitchell Street; 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 29.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,238
Population density
17,961 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$39,544
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,627
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$111,114
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$919
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.0%
75.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.28 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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-Hispanic7.1%(731)
Black10%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(7,647)
Asian4.3%(443)
Other3.8%(392)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(731)
Black10%(1,025)
Hispanic / Latino74.7%(7,647)
Asian4.3%(443)
Other3.8%(392)
Diversity Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 10,238 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $39,544 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?
In Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,114, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.
How educated are people in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 32.8% of people in Historic Mitchell Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
