CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 160
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,225 residents · 0.153 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low education in WI#1096 US4.8%#16highest density in WI21,078/sq mi#24highest foreign-born in WI28.7%#121lowest low income in WI$44,323TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 160 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $146,900. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,225
+7%since 2020
from 3,009 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
21,078 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 19,667 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
+18%since 2020
from 28.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,323
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,724 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,386
+11%since 2020
from $16,525 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
−23%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.8%
Information13.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
Construction3.3%
Other services0.3%
Public administration0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$146,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $766 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
59.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(443)
Black12.4%(374)
Hispanic / Latino69.8%(2,100)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other2.4%(71)
Diversity Score59.4%(1,787)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(368)
Black11%(355)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(2,282)
Asian5.3%(170)
Other1.6%(50)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,899)
Diversity Score
59
−1%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−8%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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
15.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
47.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
28.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% 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 3,225 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 $44,323 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 $146,900, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.8% 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 24.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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