Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Milwaukee County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55079
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 241.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 948.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1189.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.912643
- Longitude
- -87.862312
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 876,365
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 661,743
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 749,120 | 85.5% |
| Hispanic | 127,240 | 14.5% |
| White | 445,957 | 50.9% |
| Black | 233,812 | 26.7% |
| Asian | 34,091 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,916 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 126 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3,509 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 586,943 | 88.7% |
| Hispanic | 74,798 | 11.3% |
| White | 380,485 | 57.5% |
| Black | 170,740 | 25.8% |
| Asian | 27,253 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,111 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2,009 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 926,331
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,956
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 156,419
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 467,429 | 50.5% |
| Black | 239,717 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 45,162 | 4.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 871,133
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 463,862 | 53.2% |
| Republican | 139,583 | 16.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 267,688 | 30.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 376,531 | 43.2% |
| Female | 471,512 | 54.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 468,173 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 70,679 | 8.1% |
| Black | 189,185 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 18,506 | 2.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 346,315
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 205,313 | 43.9% |
| Hispanic | 24,402 | 34.5% |
| Black | 60,518 | 32.0% |
| Asian | 6,689 | 36.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 154,385 | 41.0% |
| Female | 185,863 | 39.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 147,196 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 214,927 (33.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 426,715
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $232,435
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,156
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 68.9%
- Public Transit
- 3.8%
- Work From Home
- 14.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.