Milwaukee County Summary

Life in Milwaukee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Milwaukee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Milwaukee County:

  • The population in Milwaukee County is 933,063.

  • The median home value in Milwaukee County is $247,529.

  • The median income in Milwaukee County is $59,319.

  • The median rent in Milwaukee County is $1,012.

  • The unemployment rate in Milwaukee County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Milwaukee County is 17.8%.

  • The average high in Milwaukee County is 57.2° and there are 77.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Milwaukee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee, WI Population 573,299

West Allis, WI Population 59,907

Wauwatosa, WI Population 47,919

Greenfield, WI Population 37,521

Franklin, WI Population 36,513

Oak Creek, WI Population 36,286

South Milwaukee, WI Population 20,678

Cudahy, WI Population 18,087

Whitefish Bay, WI Population 14,804

Greendale, WI Population 14,722

Shorewood, WI Population 13,707

Glendale, WI Population 13,227

Brown Deer, WI Population 12,593

St. Francis, WI Population 9,288

Hales Corners, WI Population 7,677

Fox Point, WI Population 6,811

Bayside, WI Population 4,506

West Milwaukee, WI Population 4,096

River Hills, WI Population 1,530

Map Of Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Milwaukee County is 57.2°.

  • There are 71.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 77.8 inches of rain each year with 13.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:36 hours of sun each day in Milwaukee County.

StatMilwaukee County
Mean High57.2
Nice Days71.28
Rainfall77.8
Snowfall13.4
Sunny_hours4:36
57.2°
Average High
77.8
Inches of Rain

Milwaukee County Photos

Brown Deer High School
Source: Wikipedia User FOX6 Milwaukee | CC BY 2.0
Patrick Cudahy
Source: Wikipedia User Sulfur at English Wikiped | GFDL
Greendale Wisconsin Loc Fsa Aa
Source: Public Domain
Montag Boogk Cream City Brick Home
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Milwaukee U
Source: Public Domain
Milwaukee Wisconsin Pano
Source: Wikipedia User Dori | CC BY-SA 3.0

Milwaukee County Demographics

Population over time in Milwaukee County

The current population in Milwaukee County is 933,063. The population has decreased -1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 939,123 -1.1%
2021 949,180 -0.2%
2020 951,226 -

Gender in Milwaukee County

  • Milwaukee County is 51.3% female with 478,583 female residents.

  • Milwaukee County is 48.7% male with 454,480 male residents.

Female
51.3% (478,583)
Male
48.7% (454,480)
Gender Milwaukee County WI USA
Female 51.3% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County is:

  • 49.3% White with 459,984 White residents.

  • 25.7% African American with 239,626 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 3,386 American Indian residents.

  • 4.6% Asian with 42,762 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 239 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 3,096 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 33,959 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.1% Hispanic with 150,011 Hispanic residents.

White
49.3% (459,984)
African American
25.7% (239,626)
American Indian
0.4% (3,386)
Asian
4.6% (42,762)
Hawaiian
0.0% (239)
Other
0.3% (3,096)
Two Or More
3.6% (33,959)
Hispanic
16.1% (150,011)

Table: Milwaukee County By Race

Race Milwaukee County WI USA
White 49.3% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 25.7% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 4.6% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 16.1% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

  • 6.4% of households in Milwaukee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Milwaukee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Milwaukee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Milwaukee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.3% of households in Milwaukee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Milwaukee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Milwaukee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Milwaukee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Milwaukee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Milwaukee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (59,877)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (52,980)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.4% (78,373)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (87,170)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.3% (114,986)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.1% (168,515)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (117,069)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (139,693)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (58,685)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (55,710)
Income Milwaukee County WI USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.4% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.3% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.1% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Milwaukee County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 28.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Milwaukee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (37,322)
9-12th Grade
7% (65,314)
High School / GED
28% (261,257)
Some College
20% (186,612)
Associate's Degree
8% (74,645)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (195,943)
Master's Degree
9% (83,975)
Professional Degree
2% (18,661)
Doctorate Degree
1% (9,330)
Education Milwaukee County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 28% 30% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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