CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 501.01
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 5,644 residents · 1.89 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46highest WFH in WI26.6%#115lowest low poverty in WI2.7%#198highest population in WI5,644#217highest foreign-born in WI9.6%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 501.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $236,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
5,644
+5%since 2020
from 5,360 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,986 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 2,836 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−6%since 2020
from 45.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,045
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,769 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,415
+36%since 2020
from $37,933 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+22%since 2020
from 0.321 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Retail trade12.8%
Other services7.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
Public administration5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Education & health services1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$236,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $167,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $858 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(3,238)
Black21.2%(1,134)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(256)
Asian7.7%(412)
Other6%(320)
Diversity Score72.3%(3,876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(2,804)
Black27.7%(1,565)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(407)
Asian13.4%(754)
Other2%(114)
Diversity Score81.6%(4,606)
Diversity Score
82
+13%since 2020
from 72 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 37.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
+11%since 2020
from 19.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
48.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 5,644 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 $95,045 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 $236,900, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.0% 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 2.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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