Population 11,457 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Harambee
Household size in Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.86 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.93 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Harambee are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.86, even as the national average fell.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.9 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.5 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.8 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Harambee is young: half of its residents are under 24.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 31.6, even as the national median rose. Only two of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.8% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.8% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Harambee: 33.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Harambee has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
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 Harambee
Renters in Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Harambee rent: 66.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (41.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.5 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.9% of the housing in Harambee, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1938 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Harambee is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, 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 1939 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $688 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $836 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,040 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$352 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Harambee runs $1,040 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $352 a month since 2006–10, up 51%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Harambee
Bachelor's degrees in Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Harambee: 17.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.9 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.3% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.1% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Harambee never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Harambee
| Period | Harambee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Harambee runs well above the national rate: 13.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Harambee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harambee | 2.93 | 24.8 | 33.8% | 66.8% | 14.9% | 1945 | $1,040 | 17.1% | 84.1% | 13.1% |
| Riverwest | 1.75 | 35.1 | 8.5% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 1950 | $1,146 | 54.8% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Borchert Field | 2.48 | 27.3 | 36.8% | 65.8% | 19.1% | 1939 | $1,147 | 8.1% | 83.9% | 13.8% |
| North Division | 2.61 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 66.2% | 21.1% | 1940 | $974 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.76 | 32.2 | 33.3% | 71.5% | 24.9% | 1938 | $1,106 | 10.7% | 88.8% | 13.6% |
| Murray Hill | 1.80 | 33.1 | 4.4% | 81.0% | 7.3% | 1947 | $1,300 | 63.6% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| Lower East Side | 1.48 | 32.6 | 1.1% | 80.2% | 9.0% | 1969 | $1,336 | 65.9% | 96.0% | 4.6% |
| Upper East Side | 2.56 | 27.7 | 4.4% | 58.9% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,618 | 66.1% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| Park West | 2.80 | 28.2 | 42.9% | 75.9% | 30.3% | 1940 | $1,010 | 5.9% | 79.7% | 12.6% |
| Downer Woods | 2.86 | 24.2 | 4.5% | 43.7% | 14.8% | 1941 | $1,689 | 73.7% | 99.1% | 6.1% |
| Northpoint | 1.52 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 78.8% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,602 | 73.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
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 Harambee. 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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