CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,975 residents · 0.269 sq mi
Notable rankings
#16lowest low home value in WI$78,500#34lowest low income in WI$31,418#35highest high poverty in WI#1900 US42.8%#44highest rent burden in WI70.9%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 26 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,418. Population has fallen 26% since 2020, a loss of 696 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $78,500. The poverty rate of 42.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
1,975
−26%since 2020
from 2,671 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,342 / sq mi
−26%since 2020
from 9,929 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+30%since 2020
from 29.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$31,418
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,875 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,879
+32%since 2020
from $14,335 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−22%since 2020
from 0.451 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
Information10.2%
Wholesale trade7.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
Construction3.7%
Retail trade3.6%
Other services3.1%
Public administration3.1%
Manufacturing2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$78,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,109
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $938 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
55.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.3%
+39.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+33%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(99)
Black87%(2,325)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(204)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(43)
Diversity Score29.4%(784)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(121)
Black71.4%(1,410)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(273)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(171)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,136)
Diversity Score
57
+96%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
+30%since 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Female
52.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 1,975 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 $31,418 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 $78,500, and the typical rent is about $1,109 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.6% 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 42.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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