CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 45
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,743 residents · 0.265 sq mi
Notable rankings
#42highest high poverty in WI41.0%#87lowest low home value in WI$121,900#112lowest low income in WI$43,295#124lowest young in WI29.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 45 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,295. Population has fallen 17% since 2020, a loss of 366 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $121,900. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,743
−17%since 2020
from 2,109 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,577 / sq mi
−17%since 2020
from 7,958 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
−2%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,295
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $28,966 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,724
+54%since 2020
from $15,392 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+6%since 2020
from 0.423 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.3%
Information4.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
Other services1.6%
Public administration1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$121,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $916 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
63.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
52.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+54%since 2020
from 1.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(9)
Black86.6%(1,827)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(121)
Asian0%(1)
Other7.2%(151)
Diversity Score30.1%(636)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(26)
Black83.6%(1,458)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(112)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other8%(139)
Diversity Score36.2%(631)
Diversity Score
36
+20%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.7 min
−8%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
Female
54.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 99.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 1,743 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 $43,295 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 $121,900, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 13.3% 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 41.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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