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.

• Contents
• Population by Age
• Population by Race
• Nativity by Place of Birth
• Housing

Below is the Milwaukee population by year:

Year	Population	Change %
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

Source : Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019, 2020 US Census & 2021 estimates updated

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

Source: population.un.org/wpp/, 1950 to 2035 Milwaukee city Population(UA)

Milwaukee Metropolitan area

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
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%

Source: 2019 US population by age estimates

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
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

Source: US Census population estimates(2019)

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
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

Source: US Census 2019 estimates

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
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

Source: US Census 2019 housing estimates

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

Source: US Census 2019 housing market estimates

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
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

Source: US Census 2019 housing mortgage estimates

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
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

Source: US Census 2019 housing rental estimates