NEIGHBORHOOD
Jackson Park
Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 8,968 residents · 1.50 sq mi
The short version
Jackson Park is a neighborhood of 8,968 people in Milwaukee. 45% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 33.0, younger than the US median of 38.9. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 5,995 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $203,787. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Jackson Park; 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 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
45% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
8,968
Population density
5,995 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.50 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$55,504
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,380
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
Information10.2%
Other services5.6%
Public administration5.4%
Wholesale trade4.8%
Finance & insurance2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,787
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,065
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.7%
55.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.55 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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-Hispanic33.7%(3,024)
Black7.6%(686)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(4,078)
Asian7.8%(696)
Other5.4%(484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(3,024)
Black7.6%(686)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(4,078)
Asian7.8%(696)
Other5.4%(484)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
20.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 8,968 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $55,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?
In Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $203,787, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.
How educated are people in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 19.5% of people in Jackson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
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MilwaukeeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024