CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 148
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,421 residents · 0.132 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13highest high poverty in WI#558 US55.6%#24highest density in WI18,341/sq mi#35lowest young in WI#1536 US23.7 yrs#56lowest low income in WI$35,337TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 148 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,337. Population has declined 11% since 2020. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,421
−11%since 2020
from 2,716 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,341 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 20,576 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.7
+7%since 2020
from 22.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,337
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,160 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,318
+35%since 2020
from $12,064 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−25%since 2020
from 0.540 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Finance & insurance6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
Retail trade4%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$894
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $719 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
96.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% 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
55.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(997)
Black43.2%(1,174)
Hispanic / Latino11%(299)
Asian6%(164)
Other3%(82)
Diversity Score82.7%(2,247)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(598)
Black50.8%(1,230)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(205)
Asian7.6%(184)
Other8.4%(204)
Diversity Score82.6%(2,000)
Diversity Score
83
Unchangedsince 2020
from 83 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
Foreign born
5.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.3%
+31.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% 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 2,421 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 $35,337 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 $894 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.8% 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 55.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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