NEIGHBORHOOD
Mitchell West
Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,003 residents · 2.177 sq mi
The short version
Mitchell West has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,788. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $194,087. Households here earn about 27% more than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mitchell West; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
74% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,003
Population density
2,757 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$68,788
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$32,257
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
Information12%
Finance & insurance8.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
Wholesale trade4.7%
Other services2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Public administration1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$194,087
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,054
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(3,129)
Black1.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,768)
Asian10.8%(649)
Other5.7%(344)
Diversity Score78.3%(4,699)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(3,129)
Black1.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(1,768)
Asian10.8%(649)
Other5.7%(344)
Diversity Score78.3%(4,699)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
Female
54.3%
Foreign born
21.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,003 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $68,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?
In Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $194,087, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.
How educated are people in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 8.4% of people in Mitchell West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
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MilwaukeeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024