U.S. County · Profile

Milwaukee County

916.2KTotal Population
3,802Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-2.54%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Milwaukee County has a population of 916,205 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Milwaukee County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):16.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White54.3%497,499
Black or African American26.1%239,130
Hispanic or Latino16.1%147,509
Two or More Races8.7%79,710
Some Other Race5.7%52,224
Asian4.6%42,145
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%5,497
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Milwaukee County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,319
20.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$35,039
8.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.8%
54.8% above national average
Median Age
35.3 years

Income & Poverty

$59,319Median Household Income
$35,039Per Capita Income
17.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,319$81,770
Families$77,644$100,988
Married-couple Families$77,644$86,961
Nonfamily Households$42,246$45,626

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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