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Park West

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 4,010 residents · 0.505 sq mi
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The short version

Park West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $82,803. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Park 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 28.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,010
Population density
7,941 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,367
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,777
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
46.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,803
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$990
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.8%
72.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(115)
Black88.1%(3,531)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(195)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,101)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(115)
Black88.1%(3,531)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(195)
Diversity Score27.5%(1,101)
Diversity Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
Female
54.5%
Foreign born
0.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Park West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 4,010 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Park West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $44,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Park West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Park West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $82,803, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

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

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Park West, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 46.9% of people in Park West, 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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