CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 31
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,851 residents · 0.484 sq mi
Notable rankings
#50highest high poverty in WI37.8%#98lowest low education in WI11.9%#117lowest low home value in WI$134,800#124lowest low income in WI$44,958TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 31 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $134,800. At a median age of 32.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.4
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
3,851
Unchangedsince 2020
from 3,862 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,957 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,979 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.4
+3%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$44,958
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $47,138 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,114
−19%since 2020
from $27,205 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
−16%since 2020
from 0.595 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
Finance & insurance11.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
Information7.3%
Other services3.7%
Public administration3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
Construction1.4%
Education & health services1.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$134,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $103,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,146
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,079 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(332)
Black73.4%(2,835)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(185)
Asian7.1%(273)
Other6.1%(237)
Diversity Score55.3%(2,137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14%(540)
Black70.5%(2,716)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(34)
Asian11.7%(451)
Other2.9%(110)
Diversity Score58.5%(2,254)
Diversity Score
59
+6%since 2020
from 55 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+26%since 2020
from 20.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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
17.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
Female
58.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.5% in 2020
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 3,851 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 $44,958 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 $134,800, and the typical rent is about $1,146 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 11.9% 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 37.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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