Population 3,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Borchert Field
Household size in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Borchert Field has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.7 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 27.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −9.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 27.3, Borchert Field is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Borchert Field is younger than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Borchert Field: 36.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Borchert Field
Renters in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.9% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 72.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Borchert Field rent: 65.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Borchert Field: 19.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Borchert Field has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1938 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1939 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Borchert Field is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1939, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have older homes: only six of 72.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $692 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $829 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,147 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Borchert Field runs $1,147 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 47.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Borchert Field has higher rents than most.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Borchert Field
Bachelor's degrees in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Borchert Field: 8.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only six of 72.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Borchert Field never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Borchert Field has a lower share of high school graduates than most Milwaukee neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Borchert Field
| Period | Borchert Field | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 30.9% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Borchert Field runs well above the national rate: 13.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only five of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Borchert Field compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borchert Field | 2.48 | 27.3 | 36.8% | 65.8% | 19.1% | 1939 | $1,147 | 8.1% | 83.9% | 13.8% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.76 | 32.2 | 33.3% | 71.5% | 24.9% | 1938 | $1,106 | 10.7% | 88.8% | 13.6% |
| North Division | 2.61 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 66.2% | 21.1% | 1940 | $974 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Franklin Heights | 3.08 | 27.8 | 36.7% | 63.1% | 19.7% | 1942 | $1,057 | 9.5% | 80.6% | 15.4% |
| Harambee | 2.93 | 24.8 | 33.8% | 66.8% | 14.9% | 1945 | $1,040 | 17.1% | 84.1% | 13.1% |
| Park West | 2.80 | 28.2 | 42.9% | 75.9% | 30.3% | 1940 | $1,010 | 5.9% | 79.7% | 12.6% |
| Rufus King | 2.47 | 31.8 | 36.0% | 61.7% | 19.5% | 1948 | $965 | 27.8% | 77.7% | 9.6% |
| Riverwest | 1.75 | 35.1 | 8.5% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 1950 | $1,146 | 54.8% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Sherman Park | 3.04 | 33.1 | 31.1% | 68.8% | 26.2% | 1940 | $1,144 | 13.9% | 81.6% | 17.3% |
| Midtown | 2.77 | 28.4 | 34.2% | 68.1% | 17.2% | 1948 | $932 | 13.6% | 85.0% | 16.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Borchert Field. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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