NEIGHBORHOOD
Midtown
Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 7,284 residents · 1.03 sq mi
The short version
Midtown is a neighborhood of 7,284 people in Milwaukee. Owners hold 35% of the housing stock. The poverty rate is 35.8%, above the 12.5% national rate. This skews young, with a median age of 29.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. The typical home is worth $106,489. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Midtown; 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 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,284
Population density
7,065 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$36,560
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,706
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Retail trade12.4%
Other services4.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Public administration2.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$106,489
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$882
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.74 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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-Hispanic7.2%(525)
Black67%(4,880)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(425)
Asian15%(1,090)
Other5%(364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.2%(525)
Black67%(4,880)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(425)
Asian15%(1,090)
Other5%(364)
Diversity Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 7,284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $36,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?
In Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $106,489, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.
How educated are people in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 35.8% of people in Midtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
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MilwaukeeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024