Milwaukee city, Wisconsin
Milwaukee city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Milwaukee city is a geographic entity located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 562,407. The land area covers 96.08 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 562,407 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 232,520 | ±1,788 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 259,101 | ±1,453 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 232,520 | ±1,788 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 26,581 | ±1,340 |
| Median Home Value | $184,000 | ±$2,703 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,059 | ±$11 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | 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).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 563,531 (2024)
ID: 136562
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
809 N BROADWAY, STE 400, MILWAUKEE WI 53202
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GUS Population: 924,740 (2024)
ID: 136508
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF STAFF, MILWAUKEE COUNTY BOA
901 N 9TH ST, STE 201, MILWAUKEE WI 53233-1417
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Milwaukee | PK-08 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Alternative School Milwaukee | 09-12 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | PK-05 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | PK-08 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | PK-05 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | 09-12 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | 06-08 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | 09-12 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | 06-08 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Regular School Milwaukee | PK-05 | Milwaukee, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE
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Hospital | City address association | 2323 N LAKE DR, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53211 |
(414) 585-1374
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Marquette University
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College | 2.6 mi away | 1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53233 |
4142887710
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WASHINGTON PARK BRANCH
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 2121 N. SHERMAN BLVD., MILWAUKEE, WI, 53208 |
(414) 286-3000
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ASCENSION SE WISCONSIN HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 5000 W CHAMBERS ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53210 |
(414) 447-2130
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
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College | 2.7 mi away | 700 W State St, Milwaukee, WI, 53233-1443 |
4142976282
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CENTER STREET BRANCH
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Library | 1.0 mi away | 2727 W. FOND DU LAC AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI, 53210 |
(414) 286-3000
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ASCENSION ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 3237 S 16TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215 |
(414) 647-5000
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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College | 3.1 mi away | 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI, 53226-0509 |
4149558296
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ATKINSON BRANCH
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 1960 W. ATKINSON AVE., MILWAUKEE, WI, 53209 |
(414) 286-3000
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AURORA ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215 |
(414) 649-6000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MT MARY COLLEGE, WI US, located 3.2 miles from Milwaukee city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7° | 14.1° | 21.9° | 1.48" | 11.0" |
| February | 33.6° | 16.7° | 25.1° | 1.49" | 9.9" |
| March | 44.3° | 25.9° | 35.1° | 1.79" | 5.3" |
| April | 56.0° | 36.3° | 46.1° | 3.71" | 1.5" |
| May | 67.5° | 47.5° | 57.5° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.9° | 57.9° | 67.9° | 4.84" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.8° | 63.3° | 73.1° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.7° | 61.7° | 71.2° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.8° | 53.3° | 63.6° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 41.6° | 51.2° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.8° | 30.1° | 38.5° | 2.05" | 2.0" |
| December | 35.2° | 20.6° | 27.9° | 1.73" | 9.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Milwaukee city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wauwatosa city | City | 3.5 mi | — |
| West Milwaukee village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Shorewood village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Glendale city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Whitefish Bay village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5507953000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.