Milwaukee County's estimated 2026 population is 924,109 with a growth rate of -0.01% 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 -2.55% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.5 years
Female: 36.4 years
Male: 34.5 years
There are 706,890 adults, (136,581 of whom are seniors) in Milwaukee County.
Female: 476,282 (51.4%)
Male: 450,049 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Milwaukee County includes 50.46% White, 25.88% Black or African American, 5.38% other race, 4.88% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467,429 | 50.46% |
| Black or African American | 239,717 | 25.88% |
| Two or more races | 117,825 | 12.72% |
| Other race | 49,864 | 5.38% |
| Asian | 45,162 | 4.88% |
| Native American | 6,170 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 164 | 0.02% |
Milwaukee County's average per capita income is $50,355. Household income levels show a median of $64,435. The poverty rate stands at 17.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,624 | $140,690 |
| Families | $84,983 | $110,477 |
| Households | $64,435 | $88,840 |
| Non Families | $45,966 | $60,731 |
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