CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 44
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,134 residents · 0.861 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3lowest low home value in WI#431 US$47,300#49lowest low income in WI$34,588#139highest high poverty in WI23.3%#160lowest young in WI31.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 44 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,588. Population has fallen 26% since 2020, a loss of 738 residents. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,134
−26%since 2020
from 2,872 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,479 / sq mi
−26%since 2020
from 3,336 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
−16%since 2020
from 37.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$34,588
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,557 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,471
+41%since 2020
from $23,047 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−5%since 2020
from 0.472 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
Retail trade11.7%
Finance & insurance8%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$943
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $828 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
87.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(646)
Black69.1%(1,984)
Hispanic / Latino6%(171)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other1.8%(52)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(349)
Black76.4%(1,631)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(136)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(18)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,027)
Diversity Score
48
−18%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+20%since 2020
from 20.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.5% in 2020
Female
48.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 2,134 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 $34,588 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $943 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.1% 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 23.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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