NEIGHBORHOOD
Uptown
Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 6,333 residents · 0.57 sq mi
The short version
Uptown is a neighborhood of 6,333 people in Milwaukee. 46% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 32.8, younger than the US median of 38.9. Density works out to 11,052 people per square mile. 23.2% of people here live below the federal poverty line. Median home value sits at $185,471. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Uptown; 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 32.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,333
Population density
11,052 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,172
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,642
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
Information6.8%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Other services3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$185,471
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,140
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.65 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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-Hispanic35.3%(2,238)
Black54.4%(3,448)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(305)
Asian2.3%(143)
Other3.1%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(2,238)
Black54.4%(3,448)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(305)
Asian2.3%(143)
Other3.1%(199)
Diversity Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
4.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 6,333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The typical household in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $69,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?
In Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $185,471, and the typical rent is about $1,140 a month.
How educated are people in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
About 23.2% of people in Uptown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.
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MilwaukeeDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024