CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 73
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,809 residents · 0.255 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18highest rent burden in WI75.9%#59highest education in WI69.8%#66lowest young in WI26.8 yrs#117highest high poverty in WI25.0%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 73 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,284. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $286,600. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% 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
1,809
−15%since 2020
from 2,123 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,094 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 8,325 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
+7%since 2020
from 25.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,284
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,509 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,492
+37%since 2020
from $30,365 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+17%since 2020
from 0.444 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
Retail trade3.4%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$286,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $253,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,181
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,107 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
64.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.9%
+20.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
+35%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,720)
Black1.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(48)
Asian4.9%(103)
Other10.5%(223)
Diversity Score41.2%(874)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(1,260)
Black7%(127)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(121)
Asian8%(144)
Other8.7%(157)
Diversity Score61.4%(1,112)
Diversity Score
61
+49%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 63.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
−9%since 2020
from 22.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 60.0% in 2020
Female
44.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% 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 1,809 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 $47,284 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 $286,600, and the typical rent is about $1,181 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.8% 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 25.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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