CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 141
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,959 residents · 0.257 sq mi
Notable rankings
#17highest high poverty in WI#705 US52.9%#40lowest young in WI#1741 US24.4 yrs#54lowest low income in WI$35,000#154highest density in WI7,623/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 141 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has grown 32% since 2020. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,959
+32%since 2020
from 1,489 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,623 / sq mi
+32%since 2020
from 5,794 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 24.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,507 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,320
+103%since 2020
from $12,955 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 57.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
−4%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33%
Information11.4%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Other services5.4%
Public administration3.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,245
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $695 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
97.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(184)
Black78.4%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(99)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.3%(34)
Diversity Score45.7%(680)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.8%(270)
Black71.5%(1,401)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(131)
Asian1.6%(32)
Other6.4%(125)
Diversity Score57.6%(1,128)
Diversity Score
58
+26%since 2020
from 46 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.3 min
−11%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
24.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.0%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
Female
49.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 1,959 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 $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,245 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.5% 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 52.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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