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Milwaukee County

State:
Wisconsin
County Seat:
Milwaukee

Milwaukee County's estimated 2025 population is 912,459 with a growth rate of -0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Milwaukee County is the 1st largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 948,289 and has seen a growth of -3.78% since that time.

912,459
Total Population
3,786
Population Density (mi²)
1
Population Rank (State)
-1.9K -0.2%
Annual Population Growth

Milwaukee County Population

Milwaukee County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White485,93552.38%
Black or African American241,67826.05%
Two or more races99,19810.69%
Other race51,4745.55%
Asian43,4524.68%
Native American5,7070.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2120.02%

Milwaukee County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
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

$48,827

Average Income

$62,118

Median Household Income

17.47%

Poverty Rate