CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,993 residents · 0.511 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90lowest low income in WI$41,429#121lowest low education in WI13.1%#147highest density in WI7,814/sq mi#194highest high poverty in WI20.0%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 17 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,429. Population has fallen 15% since 2020, a loss of 707 residents. 13% 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 $176,200. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,993
−15%since 2020
from 4,700 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,814 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 9,198 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+23%since 2020
from 33.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,429
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,078 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,109
+34%since 2020
from $20,224 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+2%since 2020
from 0.432 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27%
Information13.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Other services4.9%
Public administration4.9%
Education & health services3.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$176,200
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $924 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+87%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(725)
Black71.7%(3,368)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(26)
Asian6%(283)
Other6.3%(298)
Diversity Score56.9%(2,673)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13%(520)
Black81.1%(3,239)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.1%(125)
Other2.7%(109)
Diversity Score40.4%(1,614)
Diversity Score
40
−29%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−9%since 2020
from 21.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 3,993 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 $41,429 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 $176,200, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.1% 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 20.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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