CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,245 residents · 0.498 sq mi
Notable rankings
#38highest foreign-born in WI22.5%#152lowest low rent burden in WI17.7%#193highest density in WI6,516/sq mi#285highest broadband in WI95.2%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 215 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,981. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $232,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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
3,245
+8%since 2020
from 2,994 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,516 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 6,012 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−14%since 2020
from 49.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$77,981
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $67,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,957
+43%since 2020
from $32,107 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+33%since 2020
from 0.360 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
Information6.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Other services4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Public administration3%
Education & health services2.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
Construction1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$232,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $173,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $944 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 76.2% in 2020
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+16%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.1%(1,889)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(699)
Asian12.3%(367)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score66.5%(1,992)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(1,370)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(1,185)
Asian15%(486)
Other6.2%(202)
Diversity Score82.8%(2,686)
Diversity Score
83
+24%since 2020
from 67 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.0 min
+10%since 2020
from 20.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−21.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
Female
52.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.7% in 2020
Foreign born
22.5%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% 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 3,245 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 $77,981 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 $232,600, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.8% 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 7.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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