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Polonia

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,938 residents · 0.373 sq mi
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Polonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,543. 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 $158,859. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Polonia; 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 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,938
Population density
18,601 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,543
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$23,185
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,859
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,033
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(1,160)
Black3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(4,887)
Asian8.8%(613)
Other1%(71)
Diversity Score58.4%(4,051)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(1,160)
Black3%(207)
Hispanic / Latino70.4%(4,887)
Asian8.8%(613)
Other1%(71)
Diversity Score58.4%(4,051)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Foreign born
44.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
28.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $63,543 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $158,859, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Polonia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 16.6% of people in Polonia, 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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