CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 68
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,056 residents · 0.231 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low home value in WI#245 US$39,000#20lowest low income in WI#1228 US$25,897#20highest rent burden in WI75.7%#31highest high poverty in WI#1707 US44.0%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 68 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,897. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $39,000. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,056
−9%since 2020
from 2,259 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,900 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 9,779 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
−4%since 2020
from 32.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$25,897
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $23,101 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,386
+26%since 2020
from $12,196 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
−1%since 2020
from 0.466 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
Retail trade11.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$39,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $786 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
67.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(98)
Black93.4%(2,111)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(40)
Asian0%(1)
Other0.4%(9)
Diversity Score15.6%(352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(121)
Black82.8%(1,702)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(210)
Diversity Score37.6%(773)
Diversity Score
38
+141%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
−21%since 2020
from 28.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
17.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.8% in 2020
Female
57.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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 2,056 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 $25,897 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 $39,000, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 8.1% 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 44.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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