CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 136
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,046 residents · 0.151 sq mi
Notable rankings
#33lowest low broadband in WI74.5%#41highest high poverty in WI41.1%#43lowest low income in WI$32,946#46highest density in WI13,550/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 136 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,946. Population has grown 16% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $201,900. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
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
2,046
+16%since 2020
from 1,764 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,550 / sq mi
+16%since 2020
from 11,682 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
−15%since 2020
from 43.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,946
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $15,543 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,452
+68%since 2020
from $18,706 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.560 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Information4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
Construction4.5%
Wholesale trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Finance & insurance0.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$201,900
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $620 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
81.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
−29%since 2020
from 8.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.6%(328)
Black67%(1,181)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(180)
Asian1%(18)
Other3.2%(57)
Diversity Score63.2%(1,115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(375)
Black58.2%(1,190)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(366)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(115)
Diversity Score74.1%(1,517)
Diversity Score
74
+17%since 2020
from 63 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.1%
−17.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
41.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Female
62.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Foreign born
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% 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 2,046 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 $32,946 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 $201,900, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.7% 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 41.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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