CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 2,565 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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The short version
Census Tract 72 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,655. Population has fallen 16% since 2020, a loss of 479 residents. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $235,400.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,565
−16%since 2020
from 3,044 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,169 / sq mi
−16%since 2020
from 9,694 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.3
−12%since 2020
from 41.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,655
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,034 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,858
+20%since 2020
from $42,443 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−25%since 2020
from 0.533 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Information5.2%
Other services3.8%
Public administration2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $209,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,122
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $837 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
54.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−26%since 2020
from 4.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,904)
Black21.5%(655)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(325)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(160)
Diversity Score68.5%(2,086)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(1,841)
Black14.7%(378)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(183)
Diversity Score56.8%(1,456)
Diversity Score
57
−17%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
59.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+3%since 2020
from 22.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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 2,565 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 $74,655 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 $235,400, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 59.2% 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 8.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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