Milwaukee, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 569,756 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 31st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Wisconsin. The median household income is $51,888, the median home value is $172,000, and the median age is 32.2.

The population has declined 5.3% since 2010 (594,865 → 563,531).

569,756

Population

5924

People / sq mi

$51,888

Median Income

$172,000

Median Home Value

Milwaukee covers 96.2 sq mi of land at 5924 people per square mile.

About Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 569,756. It ranks #1 among cities in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 32.2, younger than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Milwaukee is $51,888, below the US median of $74,580. 18.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $172,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,033. The homeownership rate of 41.5% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Milwaukee reflects 26.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.4 minutes each way.

Milwaukee city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Milwaukee city had a population of 594,865 in 2010 and 563,531 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 600,664 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.

563,531

Population (2024)

594,865

Population (2010)

600,664

Peak (2014)

-0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	594,865	-	-	estimate
2011	597,086	+2,221	+0.37%	estimate
2012	598,569	+1,483	+0.25%	estimate
2013	599,916	+1,347	+0.23%	estimate
2014	600,664	+748	+0.12%	estimate
2015	600,477	-187	-0.03%	estimate
2016	596,996	-3,481	-0.58%	estimate
2017	593,725	-3,271	-0.55%	estimate
2018	591,375	-2,350	-0.40%	estimate
2019	590,157	-1,218	-0.21%	estimate
2020	577,157	-13,000	-2.20%	estimate
2021	566,415	-10,742	-1.86%	estimate
2022	564,614	-1,801	-0.32%	estimate
2023	563,052	-1,562	-0.28%	estimate
2024	563,531	+479	+0.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	36.5%
Black or African American	38.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,888

Median Household Income

$29,679

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$172,000

Median Home Value

$1,033

Median Rent

41.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

85.5%

High School+

26.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.4%

Drive Alone

67.8%

Public Transit

11.2%

Work From Home

22.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.0%

Foreign Born

78.2%

Non-English at Home

3.8%

Veterans

13.2%

With Disability

90.9%

Health Insurance

93.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	26.3%
Manufacturing	15.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	11.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.8%
Retail Trade	5.8%
Information	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.3%
Construction	4.3%
Public Administration	3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.7%

Largest cities in Wisconsin

Madison (275,568)Green Bay (106,585)Kenosha (99,147)Racine (77,155)Appleton (74,873)Waukesha (70,779)Eau Claire (69,274)Oshkosh (66,247)Janesville (65,813)West Allis (59,588)View all Wisconsin cities →

Largest counties in Wisconsin

Milwaukee County (927,656)Dane County (564,777)Waukesha County (409,040)Brown County (269,425)Racine County (196,888)

Part of Wisconsin

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Metro areas in Wisconsin

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Common questions about Milwaukee, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions

Milwaukee, Wisconsin has a population of 569,756 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 31st-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Wisconsin.

The median household income in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is $51,888, with 18.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is $172,000, with median monthly rent at $1,033 and a homeownership rate of 41.5%.

The median age in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 32.2 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The population has declined 5.3% since 2010 (594,865 → 563,531).