CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,410 residents · 0.409 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35lowest low home value in WI$94,000#47highest high poverty in WI38.9%#72lowest low education in WI10.0%#95lowest low income in WI$41,850TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 20 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,850. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% 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 $94,000. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,410
+1%since 2020
from 2,389 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,892 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 5,841 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.0
−24%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,850
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,633 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,513
+13%since 2020
from $17,216 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
−6%since 2020
from 0.461 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
Information13.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Other services3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$94,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $810 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
66.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+34%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.8%(187)
Black78.3%(1,870)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(89)
Asian7.2%(171)
Other3%(72)
Diversity Score46.7%(1,116)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(226)
Black82.3%(1,983)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(64)
Diversity Score38.8%(935)
Diversity Score
39
−17%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
+19%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
29.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Female
53.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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 2,410 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 $41,850 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 $94,000, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.0% 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 38.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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