CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 65
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,166 residents · 0.194 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low home value in WI#1902 US$74,400#25highest rent burden in WI75.0%#28lowest low income in WI#1777 US$28,720#31lowest young in WI#1314 US22.9 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 65 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,720. Population has declined 12% since 2020. 7% 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 $74,400. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,166
−12%since 2020
from 2,475 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,165 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 12,758 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.9
+7%since 2020
from 21.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$28,720
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $20,375 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,856
+29%since 2020
from $10,733 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
−16%since 2020
from 0.495 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.5%
Retail trade17.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
Other services2.1%
Public administration2.1%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$74,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $45,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,053
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $876 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.7% in 2020
71.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2020
from 2.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(47)
Black92.5%(2,289)
Hispanic / Latino2%(49)
Asian2.9%(73)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score17.9%(442)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(40)
Black94.7%(2,052)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(20)
Diversity Score12.7%(275)
Diversity Score
13
−29%since 2020
from 18 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 27.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
24.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Female
52.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,166 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 $28,720 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 $74,400, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.6% 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 40.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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