CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 89
Wisconsin · Milwaukee County · 1,215 residents · 0.23 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest low home value in WI#289 US$41,100#10lowest low income in WI#468 US$19,950#10lowest low education in WI#862 US4.3%#12highest high poverty in WI#532 US56.0%TRACT SHAPE · Milwaukee County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 89 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,950. Population has fallen 22% since 2020, a loss of 333 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the Milwaukee County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
25% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,215
−22%since 2020
from 1,548 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,283 / sq mi
−22%since 2020
from 6,730 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
+16%since 2020
from 21.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$19,950
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $21,172 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,165
+24%since 2020
from $10,635 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
−3%since 2020
from 0.507 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.9%
Retail trade23.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Information2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$994
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $799 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
74.7% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(40)
Black81.9%(1,268)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(75)
Asian10.3%(160)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score39.4%(610)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(40)
Black71%(863)
Hispanic / Latino22%(267)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(45)
Diversity Score55.6%(675)
Diversity Score
56
+41%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
62.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
26.2 min
+5%since 2020
from 25.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
26.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
Female
52.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+20.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 88.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 1,215 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 $19,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $994 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 4.3% 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 56.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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