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Washington Heights

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 4,425 residents · 0.43 sq mi
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The short version

Washington Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $238,233. Households here earn about 64% more than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Washington Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,425
Population density
10,291 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,972
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$48,290
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,233
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,202
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.6%
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,196)
Black15.7%(694)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(381)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other2.2%(99)
Diversity Score55.7%(2,465)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,196)
Black15.7%(694)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(381)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other2.2%(99)
Diversity Score55.7%(2,465)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
2.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 4,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $88,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $238,233, and the typical rent is about $1,202 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 58.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Heights, Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 8.2% of people in Washington Heights, 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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