Below are summary economic and demographic statistics for the metro Milwaukee area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties). For a more detailed summary of such statistics, download >> Demographic & Economic Profile - Metro Milwaukee PDF.
POPULATION
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| Population, 2010 estimate |
1,555,908 |
| Population, 2000 census |
1,500,744 |
| Population, percent change 2000 to 2010 |
3.7% |
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| Population, metro counties, 2010 census |
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| Milwaukee County |
947,735 |
| Ozaukee County |
86,395 |
| Washington County |
131,887 |
| Waukesha County |
389,891 |
| Metro, four county total |
1,555,908 |
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| Population, major municipalities, 2010 census |
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| Milwaukee, city |
594,833 |
| Waukesha, city |
70,718 |
| West Allis, city |
60,411 |
| Wauwatosa, city |
46,396 |
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Population by age, 2010 census
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| Under 5 years |
103,565 |
| 5 to 14 years |
212,180 |
| 15 to 24 years |
217,496 |
| 25 to 44 years |
410,006 |
| 45 to 64 years |
416,829 |
| 65 years & over |
195,832 |
| Median age |
36.9
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| Population by sex, 2010 census |
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| Male |
756,805 |
| Female |
799,103 |
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Population by race & Hispanic population, 2010 census
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| All races, metro Milwaukee |
1,555,908 |
| White |
1,202,957 |
| Black/African American |
265,545 |
| American Indian & Alaska Native |
10,220 |
| Asian |
47,194 |
| Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander |
790 |
| Two or more races |
29,202 |
| Hispanic/Latino population (may be of any race) |
148,503 |
HOUSING
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Housing occupancy, 2010 census
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| All housing units, metro Milwaukee |
669,879 |
| Occupied housing units |
622,087 |
| Vacant housing units |
47,792 |
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Housing Tenure, 2010 census
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| Occupied housing units, metro Milwaukee |
622,087 |
| Owner-occupied housing units |
380,813 |
| Renter-occupied housing units |
241,274 |
INCOME
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| Median household income, metro Milwaukee, 2010 |
$49,774 |
| Median household income, United States, 2010 |
$50,046 |
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| Personal Income, metro Milwaukee |
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| Total personal income, 2010 |
$67.8 bil. |
| Per capita personal income, 2010 |
$43,517 |
| Per capita personal income, United States, 2010 |
$39,945 |
EMPLOYMENT
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| Labor Force, metro Milwaukee |
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| Labor Force, 2010 |
794,359 |
| Employed, 2010 |
725,034
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| Unemployed, 2010 |
69,325 |
| % unemployed, metro Milwaukee, 2010 |
8.7% |
| % unemployed, United States, 2010 |
9.6% |
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| Nonfarm employment by industry, metro Milwaukee |
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| Total nonfarm employment, 2010 |
807,900 |
| Construction, mining & natural resources, 2010 |
26,000 |
| Manufacturing, 2010 |
113,100 |
| Trade, transportation, & utilities, 2010 |
138,700 |
| Information, 2010 |
15,600 |
| Financial activities, 2010 |
55,500 |
| Professional & business services, 2010 |
105,500 |
| Educational & health services, 2010 |
148,200 |
| Leisure & hospitality, 2010 |
68,300 |
| Other services excluding public, 2010 |
45,700 |
| Government, 2010 |
91,400 |
BUSINESS
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| Business establishments with payroll, metro Milwaukee |
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| Total number, 2009 |
38,989 |
| Number with less than 100 employees, 2009 |
37,754 |
| Number with 100 or more employees, 2009 |
1,235 |
| Retail trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2007 |
$18.9 bil. |
| Wholesale trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2007 |
$40.5 bil. |
| Manufacturing shipments, metro Milwaukee 2007 |
$41.3 bil. |
EDUCATION
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| Education levels, metro Milwaukee |
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| High school graduates, % of persons age 25+, 2010 estimate |
89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, % of persons age 25+, 2010 estimate |
31.7% |
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| Institutions of higher learning, metro Milwaukee |
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| Enrollment, 2008/2009 |
103,676 |
| Degrees conferred, 2008/2009 |
16,344 |
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| Primary & secondary schools, metro Milwaukee |
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| Enrollment, public & private schools, 2010/2011 |
294,812 |
| High school diplomas issued, public & private schools, 2009/2010 |
19,164 |
TRANSPORTATION
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| Air passengers, Mitchell International Airport, 2010 |
9,848,377 |
| Air freight, Mitchell International Airport, 2010, (thous. lbs.) |
171,123 |
| Waterborne commerce, Port of Milwaukee, net tons, 2010 |
2,434,985 |
| Average travel time to work, minutes, one way, 2010 |
22.2 |
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