CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1204
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 6,274 residents · 1.851 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106highest population in WI6,274#132highest foreign-born in WI12.5%#286highest rent burden in WI51.5%#365highest rent in WI$1,209TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 1204 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,389. Population has declined 9% since 2020. Median home value is $239,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,274
−9%since 2020
from 6,888 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,390 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 3,721 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+1%since 2020
from 42.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,389
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,236 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,372
+17%since 2020
from $42,026 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−5%since 2020
from 0.478 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
Other services6%
Information5.8%
Public administration5.6%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$239,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $164,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $906 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+43%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(4,622)
Black5%(347)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,138)
Asian7.5%(514)
Other3.9%(267)
Diversity Score64.1%(4,415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(3,539)
Black6.8%(429)
Hispanic / Latino23%(1,441)
Asian9.2%(579)
Other4.6%(286)
Diversity Score76.7%(4,814)
Diversity Score
77
+20%since 2020
from 64 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.7 min
−2%since 2020
from 22.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
12.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $65,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $239,400, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 8.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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