CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 48
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,256 residents · 0.385 sq mi
Notable rankings
#21lowest low home value in WI$84,300#22highest high poverty in WI#999 US49.2%#60lowest low income in WI$35,974#76lowest low education in WI10.7%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 48 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,974. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $84,300. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
3,256
−7%since 2020
from 3,496 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,457 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 9,081 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
33.0
+10%since 2020
from 30.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$35,974
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $29,825 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,940
+18%since 2020
from $14,393 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
+12%since 2020
from 0.403 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Finance & insurance5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Retail trade4.8%
Other services2.5%
Public administration1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $822 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
72.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 26.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+15%since 2020
from 2.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(118)
Black89.4%(3,124)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(198)
Asian1.5%(52)
Other0.1%(4)
Diversity Score24.6%(861)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(133)
Black84.9%(2,765)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(273)
Asian1.8%(57)
Other0.9%(28)
Diversity Score33.7%(1,098)
Diversity Score
34
+37%since 2020
from 25 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−20%since 2020
from 28.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
8.0%
−24.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
19.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
41.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Female
58.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+34.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+5.6 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 3,256 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 $35,974 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 $84,300, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.7% 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 49.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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