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Milwaukee city, Wisconsin

Official LSAD Designation: Milwaukee city • Census GEOID: 5553000 • Milwaukee County / Washington County / Waukesha County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Milwaukee city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $54,234 ±$1,283
Per Capita Income $30,994 ±$593
Poverty Rate 22.8% ±0.8%
Population Below Poverty Level 125,891 ±4,212
Unemployment Rate 6.2% ±0.4%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 265,636 ±2,489
Broadband Internet Rate 88.2% ±0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).