CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 171
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,640 residents · 0.261 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest foreign-born in WI38.1%#38lowest low education in WI7.0%#80highest density in WI10,115/sq mi#104lowest young in WI29.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 171 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,084. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $149,700. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,640
−13%since 2020
from 3,032 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,115 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 11,617 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.4
+7%since 2020
from 27.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,084
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,917 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,692
+57%since 2020
from $17,602 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+27%since 2020
from 0.329 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.6%
Information9.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Construction2.8%
Finance & insurance0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Other services0.8%
Public administration0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$149,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $107,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,011
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $785 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
45.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+16%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(519)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino79.6%(2,412)
Asian1.7%(51)
Other1.3%(39)
Diversity Score42.2%(1,279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(356)
Black1.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(2,131)
Asian2.9%(77)
Other1.3%(35)
Diversity Score41.1%(1,086)
Diversity Score
41
−2%since 2020
from 42 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
+5%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
53.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
38.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
24.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
73.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.0% 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 2,640 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 $63,084 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 $149,700, and the typical rent is about $1,011 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 7.0% 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 10.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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