Milwaukee County's estimated 2026 population is 930,500 with a growth rate of 0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Milwaukee County is the largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 948,289 and has seen a growth of -1.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Milwaukee County includes 52.38% White, 26.05% Black or African American, 5.55% other race, 4.68% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (52.38%)
Black or African American (26.05%)
Two or more races (10.69%)
Other race (5.55%)
Asian (4.68%)
Native American (0.62%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 485,935 | 52.38% |
| Black or African American | 241,678 | 26.05% |
| Two or more races | 99,198 | 10.69% |
| Other race | 51,474 | 5.55% |
| Asian | 43,452 | 4.68% |
| Native American | 5,707 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 212 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Milwaukee County's average per capita income is $48,827. Household income levels show a median of $62,118. The poverty rate stands at 17.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $110,686 | $136,050 |
| Families | $82,096 | $106,665 |
| Households | $62,118 | $86,052 |
| Non Families | $44,548 | $58,447 |
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