CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 49
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,415 residents · 0.381 sq mi
Notable rankings
#84highest commute in WI30.1 min#88highest rent burden in WI63.7%#111highest density in WI8,963/sq mi#119highest high poverty in WI24.8%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 49 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,781. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 773 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $166,100. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,415
−18%since 2020
from 4,188 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,963 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 10,992 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+11%since 2020
from 32.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$52,781
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,942 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,595
+42%since 2020
from $19,424 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
−5%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.6%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
Information8.4%
Retail trade5.3%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$166,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $108,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $919 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
54.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+1%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(651)
Black70.8%(2,966)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(383)
Asian1.1%(46)
Other3.4%(142)
Diversity Score58.1%(2,432)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(327)
Black80.4%(2,746)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(99)
Asian3.6%(122)
Other3.5%(121)
Diversity Score42.6%(1,455)
Diversity Score
43
−27%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.1 min
+26%since 2020
from 23.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−16.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 67.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Female
57.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.2 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 3,415 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 $52,781 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 $166,100, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.2% 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 24.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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