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Washington Park

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 3,450 residents · 0.577 sq mi
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The short version

Washington Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,737. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $85,481. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Washington Park; 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 24.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,450
Population density
5,979 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,737
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,270
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,481
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,054
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.3%
65.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(79)
Black87.6%(3,023)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian8.2%(284)
Other1.6%(54)
Diversity Score28.1%(969)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(79)
Black87.6%(3,023)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian8.2%(284)
Other1.6%(54)
Diversity Score28.1%(969)
Diversity Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
34.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
Female
60.1%
Foreign born
7.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 3,450 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $32,737 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $85,481, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

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

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 20.5% of people in Washington Park, 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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