CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 149
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,045 residents · 0.138 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest high poverty in WI#1543 US45.0%#30lowest low income in WI$30,268#40highest foreign-born in WI21.1%#43lowest young in WI#1811 US24.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 149 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,268. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
5% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,045
−2%since 2020
from 1,069 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,572 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 7,746 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.6
−2%since 2020
from 25.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,268
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,700 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,693
+24%since 2020
from $16,692 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−3%since 2020
from 0.450 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
Retail trade19.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
Construction1.1%
Wholesale trade1.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$802
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $671 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
94.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(234)
Black38.5%(412)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(318)
Asian6.8%(73)
Other3%(32)
Diversity Score88.7%(948)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(356)
Black13.2%(138)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(193)
Asian19.3%(202)
Other14.9%(156)
Diversity Score96.6%(1,009)
Diversity Score
97
+9%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.5 min
−29%since 2020
from 26.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% 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
37.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
37.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
Female
62.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
Foreign born
21.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 73.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% 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 1,045 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 $30,268 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 $802 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 40.0% 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 45.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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