CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 54
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 3,148 residents · 0.52 sq mi
Notable rankings
#74lowest low broadband in WI79.3%#112highest rent burden in WI61.4%#221highest density in WI6,054/sq mi#275lowest low rent in WI$843TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 54 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,363. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $184,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
3,148
−8%since 2020
from 3,416 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,054 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 6,569 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+15%since 2020
from 36.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,363
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,232 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,630
+33%since 2020
from $28,267 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+6%since 2020
from 0.377 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19%
Retail trade14.7%
Other services4.4%
Public administration3.3%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Education & health services1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$184,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $122,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $983 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+18.3 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(2,373)
Black19.1%(653)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(157)
Asian3.2%(110)
Other3.6%(123)
Diversity Score59.6%(2,034)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,470)
Black40.2%(1,264)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(89)
Asian4.5%(142)
Other5.8%(183)
Diversity Score76.8%(2,418)
Diversity Score
77
+29%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.1 min
−12%since 2020
from 23.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Female
42.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% 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 3,148 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 $67,363 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 $184,000, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.8% 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 13.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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