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NEIGHBORHOOD

Lower East Side

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 12,436 residents · 0.641 sq mi
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The short version

Lower East Side has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $395,277. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Lower East Side; 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 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,436
Population density
19,401 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,457
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,873
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,277
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,251
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.8%
81.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(8,519)
Black12.2%(1,523)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,103)
Asian4.3%(540)
Other6%(751)
Diversity Score62.8%(7,809)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(8,519)
Black12.2%(1,523)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,103)
Asian4.3%(540)
Other6%(751)
Diversity Score62.8%(7,809)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
Foreign born
8.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 12,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $61,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $395,277, and the typical rent is about $1,251 a month.

How educated are people in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lower East Side, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 18.5% of people in Lower East Side, 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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