CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 197
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 5,940 residents · 0.727 sq mi
Notable rankings
#133highest density in WI8,171/sq mi#146highest population in WI5,940#166highest foreign-born in WI11.4%#199highest rent burden in WI55.4%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 197 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $75,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $223,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
5,940
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,919 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,171 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 8,142 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
−4%since 2020
from 36.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$75,278
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,964 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,965
+10%since 2020
from $32,840 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−11%since 2020
from 0.410 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.4%
Finance & insurance14%
Information12.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.9%
Education & health services1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$223,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $156,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,137
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $989 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+27%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(4,386)
Black1.7%(98)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,059)
Asian2.3%(139)
Other4%(237)
Diversity Score52.1%(3,081)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(3,470)
Black6.8%(402)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(1,297)
Asian6.2%(368)
Other6.8%(403)
Diversity Score74.8%(4,440)
Diversity Score
75
+44%since 2020
from 52 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.9 min
+11%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Female
57.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Foreign born
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 85.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% 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 5,940 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 $75,278 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 $223,100, and the typical rent is about $1,137 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.1% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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