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McGovern Park

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 5,962 residents · 0.787 sq mi
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McGovern Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,162. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,452. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up McGovern 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 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,962
Population density
7,576 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,162
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,752
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,452
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,063
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.2%
64.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(394)
Black80.7%(4,809)
Hispanic / Latino10%(594)
Asian1.4%(84)
Other1.4%(81)
Diversity Score41.8%(2,494)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(394)
Black80.7%(4,809)
Hispanic / Latino10%(594)
Asian1.4%(84)
Other1.4%(81)
Diversity Score41.8%(2,494)
Diversity Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
1.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 5,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $36,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $106,452, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGovern Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 34.7% of people in McGovern Park, 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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