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Wilson Park

Wisconsin · Milwaukee · 5,706 residents · 0.974 sq mi
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The short version

Wilson Park has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $193,575. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Milwaukee median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Wilson Park; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
21% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,706
Population density
5,858 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,233
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,208
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,575
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,233
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.3%
78.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(2,439)
Black20.3%(1,160)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,092)
Asian7.7%(441)
Other10.1%(574)
Diversity Score90.4%(5,159)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(2,439)
Black20.3%(1,160)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,092)
Asian7.7%(441)
Other10.1%(574)
Diversity Score90.4%(5,159)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
26.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Wilson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 5,706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $35,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In Wilson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $193,575, and the typical rent is about $1,233 a month.

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

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilson Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 30.0% of people in Wilson 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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