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Metro Milwaukee Demographics

Below are summary economic and demographic statistics for the metro Milwaukee area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington & Waukesha counties). For a more detailed summary of such statistics, download >> Demographic & Economic Profile - Metro Milwaukee PDF.

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POPULATION
Population, 2008 estimate	1,549,308
Population, 2000 census	1,500,741
Population, percent change 2000 to 2008	3.2%

Population, metro counties, 2008 estimate
Milwaukee County	953,328
Ozaukee County	85,874
Washington County	129,477
Waukesha County	380,629
Metro, four county total	1,549,308

Population, major municipalities, 2008 estimates
Milwaukee, city	604,477
Waukesha, city	68,008
West Allis, city	59,416
Wauwatosa, city	45,004

Population by age, 2008 estimates
Under 5 years	108,151
5 to 14 years	210,712
15 to 24 years	212,151
25 to 44 years	400,645
45 to 64 years	425,395
65 years & over	192,254
Median age	37.8

Population by sex, 2008 estimates
Male	757,457
Female	791,851

Population by race & Hispanic population, 2008 estimates
All races, metro Milwaukee	1,549,308
White	1,221,065
Black/African American	253,345
American Indian & Alaska Native	10,176
Asian	41,456
Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander	1,105
Two or more races	22,161
Hispanic/Latino population (may be of any race)	132,088

HOUSING	>> back to top
Housing occupancy, 2008 estimate
All housing units, metro Milwaukee	654,514
Occupied housing units	606,682
Vacant housing units	47,832

Housing Tenure, 2008 estimate
Occupied housing units, metro Milwaukee	606,682
Owner-occupied housing units	387,131
Renter-occupied housing units	219,551

INCOME	>> back to top
Median Household Income, metro Milwaukee, 2008	$54,386
Median Household Income, United States, 2008	$52,029

Personal Income, metro Milwaukee
Total personal income, 2008	$66.7 bil.
Per capita personal income, 2008	$43,042
Per capita personal income, United States, 2008	$39,582

EMPLOYMENT	>> back to top
Labor Force, metro Milwaukee
Labor Force, 2008	804,253
Employed, 2008	765,322
Unemployed, 2008	38,931
% unemployed, metro Milwaukee, 2008	4.8%
% unemployed, United States, 200	5.8%

Nonfarm employment by industry, metro Milwaukee
Total nonfarm employment, 2008	852,200
Construction, mining & natural resources, 2008	33,600
Manufacturing, 2008	131,300
Trade, transportation, & utilities, 2008	150,300
Information, 2008	17,300
Financial activities, 2008	58,000
Professional & business services, 2008	113,500
Educational & health services, 2008	142,800
Leisure & hospitality, 2008	70,300
Other services excluding public, 2008	42,500
Government, 2008	92,600

BUSINESS	>> back to top
Business establishments with payroll, metro Milwaukee
Total number, 2007	40,322
Number with less than 100 employees, 2007	38,970
Number with 100 or more employees, 2007	1,352
Retail trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2002	$16.2 bil.
Wholesale trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2002	$27.9 bil.
Manufacturing shipments, metro Milwaukee 2002	$29.3 bil.

EDUCATION	>> back to top
Education levels, metro Milwaukee
High school graduates, % of persons age 25+, 2008 estimate	88.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, % of persons age 25+, 2008 estimate	30.9%

Institutions of higher learning, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, 2007/2008	97,072
Degrees conferred, 2006/2007	17,665

Primary & secondary schools, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, public & private schools, 2008/2009	296,911
High school diplomas issued, public & private schools, 2007/2008	19,983

TRANSPORTATION	>> back to top
Air passengers, Mitchell International Airport, 2008	7,956,968
Air freight, Mitchell International Airport, 2007, (thous. lbs.)	183,478
Waterborne commerce, Port of Milwaukee, net tons, 2008	4,019,469
Average travel time to work, minutes, one way, 2007	22.4