Milwaukee Population
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located 90 miles north of Chicago on Lake Michigan's western shore and abbreviated as MKE. Milwaukee Population in 2023 is estimated to be 574,232, covers area of 96 sq miles. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have much charm and its beautiful parks are world-famous. Milwaukee's central location makes it a natural marketing hub. Its lakefront downtown is busy, noted for its old world charm and modern buildings. Its safe, friendly and clean. Milwaukee and Wisconsin are noted for having a well-educated workforce with a strong work ethic. Milwaukee's cost of living falls below 70% of the nation's top metro areas. Overall cost of living compares favorably, Milwaukee's cost of living, excluding taxes, is slightly above the U.S. average. Transportation, Grocery, miscellaneous goods and services cost less than average. Costs associated with housing, utilities, and health care items ranked above average, median income is $59,448 for individual and $60,336 for household in 2017.
Below is the Milwaukee population by year:
Year | Population | Change % |
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2010 | 594,881 | |
2011 | 597,056 | 0.37 |
2012 | 598,581 | 0.26 |
2013 | 599,965 | 0.23 |
2014 | 600,743 | 0.13 |
2015 | 600,627 | -0.02 |
2016 | 597,123 | -0.58 |
2017 | 593,905 | -0.54 |
2018 | 592,025 | -0.32 |
2019 | 590,157 | -0.32 |
2020 | 577,222 | -2.19 |
2021 * | 569,326 | -1.368 |
2022 * | 573,020 | 0.64 |
2023 * | 574,232 | 0.21 |
Year | Milwaukee Population |
1950 | 836,277 |
1955 | 952,998 |
1960 | 1,122,067 |
1965 | 1,192,471 |
1970 | 1,244,457 |
1975 | 1,232,943 |
1980 | 1,210,370 |
1985 | 1,215,166 |
1990 | 1,224,834 |
1995 | 1,260,737 |
2000 | 1,302,506 |
2005 | 1,337,209 |
2010 | 1,371,284 |
2011 | 1,378,205 |
2015 | 1,406,237 |
2020* | 1,436,491 |
2025* | 1,463,369 |
2035* | 1,589,930 |
Milwaukee Metropolitan area
City(2020) | Milwaukee Metropolitan(2019) | |
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Population | million | 2 million |
Area | 96 sq mi( sq km | - |
Rank | 31 | 33(CSA) |
Milwaukee Population by Age
According to 2019 US population estimates, population of Milwaukee by age is 590,157, out of these 284,873 are male, 305,284 are female, The sex ratio of Milwaukee is 93. The median age of the MKE population is 31.5, Milwaukee population by age are, under 18 years is 149,505, 16 years and over is 455,418, 18 years and over is 440,652, 21 years and over is 410,028, 65 years and over is 81,087. 48.3% are male, 51.7% are female, 25.3% are under 18 years old, 77.2% are 16 years and over, 74.7% are 18 years and over, 69.5% are 21 years and over, 10.9% are 65 years and over. There are total 260,024 housing units, The voting population of Milwaukee are 404,940, out of these 191,068 are male voters, 213,872 are female voters, 47.2% are male, 52.8% are female. Milwaukee Population in 2022 is estimated to be 573,020, and in 2021 is estimated to be 569,326.
Age Group | Population | Percent |
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0 -5 | 41,749 | 7.1% |
5 - 9 | 43,509 | 7.4% |
10 - 14 | 41,324 | 7.0% |
15 - 19 | 43,301 | 7.3% |
20 - 24 | 48,119 | 8.2% |
25 - 34 | 106,407 | 18.0% |
35 - 44 | 73,788 | 12.5% |
45 - 54 | 64,669 | 11.0% |
55 - 59 | 35,109 | 5.9% |
60 - 64 | 27,995 | 4.7% |
65 - 74 | 39,539 | 6.7% |
75 - 84 | 17,394 | 2.9% |
85 and over | 7,254 | 1.2% |
Milwaukee Population by Race
White Population
White population in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are 264,167, percentage wise 44.8 percent are whites.
Black Population
Black population in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are 226,762, percentage wise 38.4 percent are blacks. African American refers to black population in Milwaukee, They are Black racial groups of Africa, includes Sub-Saharan African people, Kenyan, Nigerian, Carribbean such as Haitian and Jamaican.
Asian Population
Asian population in Milwaukee are 25,149, percentage wise 4.3 percent are asians, out of these 2,772 are Asian Indians, 1,178 are Chinese, 672 are Filipinos, 138 are Japanese, 733 are Korean, 518 are Vietnamese and 19,138 are other Asian nationals.
Hispanic Population
Hispanic population in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are 113,452. Percentage wise 19.2 percent are hispanics, out of these 76,540 are Mexican people, 27,447 are Puerto Ricans, 848 are Cubans, and 8,617 are other Hispanic or Latinos.
Population by Race | 590,157 | Percent |
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White | 264,167 | 44.8% |
Black or African American | 226,762 | 38.4% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 4,551 | 0.8% |
Asian Population | 25,149 | 4.3% |
Asian Indian | 2,772 | 0.5% |
Chinese | 1,178 | 0.2% |
Filipino | 672 | 0.1% |
Japanese | 138 | 0.0% |
Other Asian Population | 19,138 | |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 165 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 113,452 | 19.2% |
Mexican | 76,540 | 13.0% |
Puerto Rican | 27,447 | 4.7% |
Cuban | 848 | 0.1% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 8,617 |
Nativity by Place of Birth
Total Milwaukee native population is 530,222, out of these 386,893 born in the Wisconsin state and 129,042 born in other state in the United States. Foreign born or Population born outside the US are 59,935, out of these 19,680 are Naturalised US citizen, 2,594 are in Europe, 6,544 in Asia, 1,381 in Africa, 8,925 in Latin America and 236 in Northern America. Total Foreigners who are non US citizens living in MKE are 40,255, out of these 1,980 are from Europe, 11,387 are from Asia, 2,434 from Africa, 24,423 are from Latin America and 31 are from Northern America.
Nativity by Place of Birth | Population |
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Native | 530,222 |
Born in state of residence | 386,893 |
Born in other state in the United States | 129,042 |
Northeast | 7,963 |
Midwest | 66,044 |
South | 43,216 |
West | 11,819 |
Born outside the United States | 14,287 |
Puerto Rico | 11,765 |
U.S. Island Areas | 32 |
Born abroad of American parent(s) | 2,490 |
Foreign born | |
Born outside of United States | 59,935 |
Naturalized U.S. citizen | 19,680 |
Europe | 2,594 |
Asia | 6,544 |
Africa | 1,381 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 8,925 |
Northern America | 236 |
Foreigner | |
Not a U.S. citizen | 40,255 |
Europe | 1,980 |
Asia | 11,387 |
Africa | 2,434 |
Oceania | 0 |
Latin America | 24,423 |
Northern America | 31 |
Milwaukee Housing
According to 2019 census estimates, Total number of houses in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are 260,024, Occupied housing units are 232,176, Rental vacancy rate is 7. Percentage of occupancy is 89, 35.76% of houses are owner occupied and 53.53% of houses are renter occupied in Milwaukee. There are 39.23 percent of one-unit detached, 3.09 percent of one-units attached, 23.77 percent of two-unit houses, 7.84 percent of three or four unit homes. 0.34 percent are residing in mobile homes. Average household size of owner occupied is 3 and average household size of renter occupied is 2. 39.32 percent are available with one vehicle, 25.54 percent are available with two vehicles, 9.17 percent are available with three or more vehicles and 15.26 percent are no vehicles available.
Housing | Units |
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Total housing units | 260,024 |
Occupied housing units | 232,176 |
Occupied housing units percent | 89 |
Rental vacancy rate | 7 |
Structure Type | Units |
1-unit, detached | 102,007 |
1-unit attached | 8,043 |
2 units | 61,816 |
3 or 4 units | 20,384 |
Mobile home | 895 |
Boat, RV, van, etc. | 171 |
Owner-occupied | 92,982 |
Renter-occupied | 139,194 |
Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 3 |
Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 2 |
Milwaukee Housing Market
The median value of housing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is $133,600, According to 2019 estimated US census of MKE housing market, 3.02 percent of houses are less than $50,000, 7.96 percent are between $50,000 to $100,000, 10.45 percent are between $100,000 to $150,000, 7.08 percent are between $150,000 to $200,000, 4.91 percent are between $200,000 to $300,000, 1.65 percent are between $300,000 to $500,000, 0.47 percent are between $500,000 to one million, 0.22 percent are over one million and above.
Housing unit value | Units |
---|---|
Less than $50,000 | 7,854 |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 20,692 |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 27,164 |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 18,415 |
$200,000 to $299,999 | 12,776 |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 4,282 |
$500,000 to $999,999 | 1,234 |
$1,000,000 or more | 565 |
Median (dollars) | 133,600 |
Milwaukee Housing Mortgage
The Milwaukee median monthly owner costs with mortgage is $1,248, 0.10 percent of homes pays less than $500 per month, 5.85 percent pay between $500 to $999, 11.30 percent pay between $1,000 to $1,499, 4.44 percent pay between $1,500 to $1,999, 1.15 percent pay between $2,000 to $2,499, 0.49 percent pay between $2,500 to $2,999, 0.44 percent pay between $3,000 or more.
The median monthly owner costs with out mortgage is $523, 0.47 percent of homes pay less than $250, 2.06 percent pays between $250 to $399, 5.38 percent pay between $400 to $599, 2.32 percent pays between $600 to $799, 1.10 percent pays between $800 to $999, and 0.56 pays between $1000 or more.
Monthly Owner costs with mortgage | Units |
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Less than $500 | 259 |
$500 to $999 | 15,202 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 29,393 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 11,548 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2,997 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,262 |
$3,000 or more | 1,155 |
Median (dollars) | 1,248 |
Monthly Owner costs with out mortgage | Units |
Less than $250 | 1,214 |
$250 to $399 | 5,344 |
$400 to $599 | 13,998 |
$600 to $799 | 6,039 |
$800 to $999 | 2,873 |
$1,000 or more | 1,462 |
Median (dollars) | 523 |
Milwaukee Rental
Total number of Milwaukee city rental homes or apartments are 139,194, occupied by Renter, The median value of MKE average rental rate is $865. 7.52 percent of homes are under $500, 59.74 percent of rental rates between $500 to $1000, 28.64 percent housing units are from $1000 to $2000, 1.98 percent are between $2000 to $3000, and 0.12 percent are above $3000.
Rental | Units |
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Less than $500 | 10,464 |
$500 to $999 | 83,148 |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 33,218 |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 6,642 |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2,146 |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 606 |
$3,000 or more | 163 |
Median (dollars) | 865 |
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