Unified School District · WI
Milwaukee School District
Milwaukee School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 566,973. The median household income is $54,234 and the median age is 32.4.
566,973
Population
5901
People / sq mi
$54,234
Median Income
32.4
Median Age
Milwaukee School District covers 96 sq mi of land at 5900.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,234
Median Household Income
$30,994
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$184,000
Median Home Value
$1,059
Median Rent
41.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.5%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milwaukee School District serves a community with a population of 566,973 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in Milwaukee School District is $54,234, with a per capita income of $30,994. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
Milwaukee School District is 34.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 24.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Milwaukee School District, 85.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Milwaukee School District is $184,000, with a median rent of $1,059. The homeownership rate is 41.8%.
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Data for Milwaukee School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5509600).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.