CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 165
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,137 residents · 0.41 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23highest foreign-born in WI28.8%#89lowest low education in WI11.6%#91highest rent burden in WI63.4%#108lowest low income in WI$43,102TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 165 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,102. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 12% 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 $134,900. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,137
−7%since 2020
from 2,299 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,212 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5,607 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+48%since 2020
from 27.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,102
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $24,070 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,608
+40%since 2020
from $13,986 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
−21%since 2020
from 0.494 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
Retail trade11.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
Other services3.9%
Public administration3.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
Construction3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$134,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $76,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$987
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $766 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.8%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.6% in 2020
59.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
−1%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(395)
Black10%(231)
Hispanic / Latino70.2%(1,613)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(60)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(264)
Black16.6%(354)
Hispanic / Latino68.2%(1,458)
Asian1.3%(27)
Other1.6%(34)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,313)
Diversity Score
61
+5%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
+12%since 2020
from 22.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3.9% 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
16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
Female
48.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 49.5% in 2020
Foreign born
28.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
64.6%
+6.4 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 2,137 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 $43,102 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 $134,900, and the typical rent is about $987 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.6% 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 25.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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