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

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Population

Population, 2013 estimate
Population, 2010 census
Population, percent change 2010 to 2013

1,569,659
1,555,908
0.90%

Population, metro counties, 2013 estimates
Milwaukee County
Ozaukee County
Washington County
Waukesha County
Metro, four county total

956,023
87,054
132,739
393,843
1,569,659

Population, major municipalities, 2013 estimates
Milwaukee, city
Waukesha, city
West Allis, city
Wauwatosa, city

599,164
71,016
60,697
47,134

Population by age, 2013 estimates
Under 5 years
5 to 14 years
15 to 24 years
25 to 44 years
45 to 64 years
65 years & over
Median age

101,252
209,640
210,142
413,530
423,568
211,527
37.4

Population by sex, 2013 estimates
Male
Female

764,253
805,406

Population by race & Hispanic population,
2013 estimates
All races, metro Milwaukee
White
Black/African American
American Indian & Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Hispanic/Latino population (may be of any race)

1,569,659
1,207,058
267,767
10,782
51,472
694
31,886
158,035

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Housing

Housing occupancy, 2012 estimates
All housing units, metro Milwaukee
Occupied housing units
Vacant housing units

670,195
623,682
46,513

Housing Tenure, 2012 estimates
Occupied housing units, metro Milwaukee
Owner-occupied housing units
Renter-occupied housing units

623,682
373,765
249,917

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Income

Median household income, metro Milwaukee, 2012
Median household income, United States, 2012

$52,605
$51,371

Personal Income, metro Milwaukee
Total personal income, 2012
Per capita personal income, 2012
Per capita personal income, United States, 2012

$73.6 bil.
$46,943
$43,735

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Employment

Labor Force, metro Milwaukee
Labor Force, 2013
Employed, 2013
Unemployed, 2013
% unemployed, metro Milwaukee, 2013
% unemployed, United States, 2013

797,410
739,425
57,985
7.30%
7.40%

Nonfarm employment by industry, metro Milwaukee
Total nonfarm employment, 2013
Construction, mining & natural resources, 2013
Manufacturing, 2013
Trade, transportation, & utilities, 2013
Information, 2013
Financial activities, 2013
Professional & business services, 2013
Educational & health services, 2013
Leisure & hospitality, 2013
Other services excluding public, 2013
Government, 2013

825,800
25,000
119,300
140,000
14,600
54,200
118,300
151,600
72,400
42,200
88,300

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Business

Business establishments with payroll, metro Milwaukee
Total number, 2012
Number with less than 100 employees, 2012
Number with 100 or more employees, 2012
Retail trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2007
Wholesale trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2007
Manufacturing shipments, metro Milwaukee 2007

37,728
36,474
1,254
$18.9 bil.
$40.5 bil.
$41.3 bil.

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Education

Education levels, metro Milwaukee
High school graduates, % of persons age 25+, 2012 estimate
Bachelor's degree or higher, % of persons age 25+, 2012 estimate

89.90%

32.50%

Institutions of higher learning, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, 2012/2013
Degrees conferred, 2012/2013

102,462
18,058

Primary & secondary schools, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, public & private schools, 2012/2013
High school diplomas issued, public & private schools, 2011/2012

293,486
19,056

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Transportation

Air passengers, Mitchell International Airport, 2013
Air freight, Mitchell International Airport, 2013,
(thous. lbs.)
Waterborne commerce, Port of Milwaukee,
net tons, 2012
Average travel time to work, minutes, one way, 2012

6,525,181
148,876

2,267,094

21.9