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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 
>> Metro Milwaukee Economic Data Book PDF

Population

Population, 2017 estimate
Population, 2010 census
Population, percent change 2010 to 2017


1,576,236
1,555,908
1.3%
Population, metro counties, 2017 estimates
Milwaukee County
Ozaukee County
Washington County
Waukesha County
Metro, four county total



952.085
88,429
135,101
400,621
1,5576,236
Population, major municipalities, 2017 estimates
Milwaukee, city
Waukesha, city
West Allis, city
Wauwatosa, city



595,351
72,489
59,934
48,277
Population by age, 2017 estimates
Under 18 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 34 years
35 to 44 years
45 to 54 years
​55 to 64 years
65 years & over
Median age



364,642
141,790
219,958
195,684

203,059
212,037​
239,066
38.0
Population by sex, 2017 estimates
Male
Female



768,648
807,588
Population by race & Hispanic population, 2017 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)

1,576,236
1,200,175
268,489
11,283
60,990
700
34,599
170,268

Housing

Housing occupancy, 2017 estimates
All housing units, metro Milwaukee
Occupied housing units
Vacant housing units



678,822
625,495
53,327
Housing Tenure, 2017 estimates
Occupied housing units, metro Milwaukee
Owner-occupied housing units
Renter-occupied housing units

​625,495
373,298
252,197

Income

Median household income, metro Milwaukee, 2017
Median household income, United States, 2017

$59,448
$60,336

Personal Income, metro Milwaukee
Total personal income, 2017
Per capita personal income, 2017
Per capita personal income, United States, 2017

$85.0 bil.
$53,946
$51,640

Employment

Labor Force, metro Milwaukee
Labor Force, 2017
Employed, 2017
Unemployed, 2017
% unemployed, metro Milwaukee, 2017
% unemployed, United States, 2017



832,234
802,769
29,465
3.5%
4.4%
Nonfarm employment by industry, metro Milwaukee
Total nonfarm employment, 2017
Construction, mining & natural resources, 2017
Manufacturing, 2017
Trade, transportation, & utilities, 2017
Information, 2017
Financial activities, 2017
Professional & business services, 2017
Educational & health services, 2017
Leisure & hospitality, 2017
Other services excluding public, 2017
Government, 2017

866,600
31,000
118,100
145,700
13,600
51,300
126,800
168,100
79,000
46,500
86,500

Business

Private sector business establishments with payroll, metro Milwaukee
Total number, 2016
Number with less than 100 employees, 2016
Number with 100 or more employees, 2016
​
Retail trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2012
Wholesale trade sales, metro Milwaukee, 2012
Manufacturing shipments, metro Milwaukee 2012

​38,402
37,051
1,351

$20.1 bil.
$41.1 bil.
$40.9 bil.

Education

Education levels, metro Milwaukee
High school graduates, % of persons age 25+, 2017 estimate
Bachelor's degree or higher, % of persons age 25+, 2017 estimate

91.6%
35.8%

​Institutions of higher learning, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, fall 2016
Degrees conferred, 2015/2016




​88,053
17,198
Primary & secondary schools, metro Milwaukee
Enrollment, public & private schools, 2015/2016
High school diplomas issued, public & private schools, 2015/2016

291,103
17,779

Transportation

Air passengers, Mitchell International Airport, 2017
Air freight, Mitchell International Airport, 2017, (thous. lbs.)
Waterborne commerce, Port of Milwaukee, net tons, 2016
Average travel time to work, minutes, one way, 2017
6,904,670
162,782
2,465,166
23.2
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