Population 3,872 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mitchell West
Household size in Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.11 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Mitchell West sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Milwaukee area, where it has 2.45 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.60, 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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.0 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Mitchell West is young: half of its residents are under 35.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Mitchell West is older than most.
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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Mitchell West (12.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Mitchell West has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Mitchell West
Renters in Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Mitchell West is about as common as it is nationally: 32.5% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (39.6%). Among owners, 33.5% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Only five of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have a lower share of renters.
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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Mitchell West than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Mitchell West has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Mitchell West is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Among Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, though, only two have newer homes.
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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $919 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $857 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,170 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$410 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mitchell West pays $1,170 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Mitchell West 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 Mitchell West
Bachelor's degrees in Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Mitchell West than nationally: 31.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Mitchell West has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mitchell West is close to the national rate: 88.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Milwaukee area (92.2%).
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 Mitchell West
| Period | Mitchell West | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mitchell West is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Milwaukee area (4.0%). 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).
Mitchell West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell West | 2.71 | 35.0 | 12.6% | 32.5% | 6.1% | 1970 | $1,170 | 31.4% | 88.3% | 4.9% |
| Castle Manor | 2.43 | 39.0 | 5.9% | 63.3% | 3.1% | 1963 | $1,120 | 27.3% | 86.5% | 5.0% |
| Wilson Park | 1.97 | 48.0 | 8.7% | 66.5% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,301 | 15.1% | 85.4% | 2.6% |
| Town of Lake | 2.25 | 40.7 | 8.9% | 26.1% | 5.9% | 1951 | $1,022 | 34.4% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| Southpoint | 2.44 | 32.6 | 23.4% | 48.7% | 5.4% | 1957 | $996 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 6.0% |
| Morgandale | 2.74 | 35.1 | 18.7% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 1945 | $996 | 17.6% | 68.3% | 3.4% |
| Tippecanoe | 2.06 | 42.3 | 4.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,166 | 38.4% | 93.3% | 1.6% |
| Polonia | 3.31 | 28.5 | 18.4% | 47.1% | 12.6% | 1940 | $986 | 10.9% | 58.8% | 3.1% |
| Honey Creek Manor | 2.33 | 39.7 | 7.6% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1957 | $984 | 33.0% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| Bay View | 2.02 | 39.7 | 5.1% | 45.9% | 8.8% | 1945 | $1,325 | 53.6% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
| 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 Mitchell West. 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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