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North Division

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 2,677 residents · 0.447 sq mi
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The short version

North Division has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,862. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $90,148. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Division; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
32% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,677
Population density
5,989 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,862
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$17,334
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,148
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$947
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.3%
67.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(83)
Black89.3%(2,390)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(110)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other1.8%(49)
Diversity Score25%(668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(83)
Black89.3%(2,390)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(110)
Asian1.7%(45)
Other1.8%(49)
Diversity Score25%(668)
Diversity Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
21.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 2,677 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $27,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $90,148, and the typical rent is about $947 a month.

How educated are people in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Division, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 34.8% of people in North Division, 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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