CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 147
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,125 residents · 0.104 sq mi
Notable rankings
#4lowest low home value in WI#689 US$54,400#5highest density in WI30,048/sq mi#5highest high poverty in WI#82 US75.4%#13lowest low income in WI#641 US$21,846TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 147 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,846. Population has grown 30% since 2020. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 75.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,125
+30%since 2020
from 2,411 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
30,048 / sq mi
+30%since 2020
from 23,183 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
20.9
−2%since 2020
from 21.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$21,846
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $8,463 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,432
+46%since 2020
from $7,151 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
75.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
−22%since 2020
from 0.646 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Retail trade9.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Finance & insurance4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $720 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(1,544)
Black14.5%(349)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(200)
Asian9.5%(229)
Other3.7%(89)
Diversity Score69%(1,663)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(1,912)
Black17.2%(537)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(275)
Asian5.7%(178)
Other7.1%(223)
Diversity Score72.5%(2,266)
Diversity Score
73
+5%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
−21.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 14.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
42.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
Female
56.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 83.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 3,125 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 $21,846 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 $958 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 12.7% 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 75.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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