Population 9,707 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Morgandale
Household size in Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.74 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Morgandale holds 2.74 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.56, 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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Morgandale is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 36.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Morgandale: 18.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 7.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Morgandale
Renters in Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Morgandale is about as common as it is nationally: 34.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Milwaukee area as a whole (39.6%). About three in ten owners (30.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Morgandale: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Morgandale is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1945, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, Morgandale has older homes than most.
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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $722 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $863 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $996 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$274 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Morgandale pays $996 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $274 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 Morgandale
Bachelor's degrees in Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Morgandale: 17.6% 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 fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose. 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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 68.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −16.0 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a third of adults in Morgandale never finished high school, well above the national share: only 68.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 16.0 points, even as the national rate rose. Morgandale has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 Morgandale
| Period | Morgandale | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Morgandale than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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).
Morgandale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgandale | 2.74 | 35.1 | 18.7% | 34.6% | 6.8% | 1945 | $996 | 17.6% | 68.3% | 3.4% |
| Polonia | 3.31 | 28.5 | 18.4% | 47.1% | 12.6% | 1940 | $986 | 10.9% | 58.8% | 3.1% |
| Southpoint | 2.44 | 32.6 | 23.4% | 48.7% | 5.4% | 1957 | $996 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 6.0% |
| Wilson Park | 1.97 | 48.0 | 8.7% | 66.5% | 4.4% | 1979 | $1,301 | 15.1% | 85.4% | 2.6% |
| Lincoln Village | 3.10 | 28.2 | 25.6% | 67.2% | 10.3% | 1944 | $988 | 12.2% | 67.4% | 7.7% |
| Forest Home Hills | 3.32 | 30.7 | 25.9% | 70.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $1,060 | 7.1% | 56.5% | 6.2% |
| Town of Lake | 2.25 | 40.7 | 8.9% | 26.1% | 5.9% | 1951 | $1,022 | 34.4% | 93.2% | 4.6% |
| Tippecanoe | 2.06 | 42.3 | 4.5% | 34.3% | 6.3% | 1950 | $1,166 | 38.4% | 93.3% | 1.6% |
| Layton Park | 3.43 | 31.7 | 25.3% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,087 | 9.0% | 61.7% | 2.3% |
| Castle Manor | 2.43 | 39.0 | 5.9% | 63.3% | 3.1% | 1963 | $1,120 | 27.3% | 86.5% | 5.0% |
| Bay View | 2.02 | 39.7 | 5.1% | 45.9% | 8.8% | 1945 | $1,325 | 53.6% | 94.3% | 3.3% |
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 Morgandale. 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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