Population 7,796 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Clarke Square
Household size in Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.49 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.99 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.07 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.33 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Clarke Square is a place of big households: 3.07 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 3.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 30.7 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.2 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Clarke Square is young: half of its residents are under 30.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 24.9, as it has nationally.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Clarke Square: 23.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Clarke Square
Renters in Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.1% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Clarke Square: 72.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (49.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Clarke Square than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Clarke Square is a place of older homes: half were built before 1942, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $665 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $705 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $764 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $953 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Clarke Square runs $953 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.6% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
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 Clarke Square
Bachelor's degrees in Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Clarke Square have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 8.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 57.1% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Clarke Square never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Clarke Square
| Period | Clarke Square | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Clarke Square runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Clarke Square 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Square | 3.07 | 30.2 | 23.8% | 72.6% | 6.9% | 1942 | $953 | 8.6% | 63.3% | 4.5% |
| Muskego Way | 3.37 | 32.0 | 26.3% | 75.6% | 10.8% | 1944 | $923 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 6.8% |
| Silver City | 3.24 | 33.5 | 23.1% | 55.8% | 6.6% | 1942 | $1,039 | 6.7% | 66.5% | 4.9% |
| Walker's Point | 2.58 | 33.9 | 18.1% | 74.3% | 10.9% | 1942 | $1,197 | 25.9% | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Burnham Park | 3.08 | 32.6 | 15.8% | 48.5% | 9.8% | 1939 | $1,023 | 11.3% | 66.8% | 2.8% |
| Historic Mitchell Street | 3.22 | 29.8 | 29.0% | 75.7% | 9.9% | 1938 | $938 | 10.8% | 64.4% | 7.3% |
| Forest Home Hills | 3.32 | 30.7 | 25.9% | 70.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $1,060 | 7.1% | 56.5% | 6.2% |
| Merrill Park | 2.24 | 28.2 | 31.2% | 72.3% | 14.1% | 1940 | $843 | 21.1% | 81.6% | 1.7% |
| Avenues West | 1.80 | 23.1 | 12.1% | 97.7% | 17.1% | 1957 | $836 | 32.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| Layton Park | 3.43 | 31.7 | 25.3% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,087 | 9.0% | 61.7% | 2.3% |
| Lincoln Village | 3.10 | 28.2 | 25.6% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 1944 | $988 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 7.7% |
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 Clarke Square. 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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