Population 5,621 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northpoint
Household size in Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.69 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.65 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.69 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.52 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Northpoint is a place of small households, averaging 1.52 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.69, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have smaller households: only two of 72.
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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Northpoint skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Milwaukee neighborhood is older.
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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.2% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in Northpoint, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only three have a lower 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 Northpoint
Renters in Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.7% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Northpoint rent: 78.8% 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 three in ten owners (29.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Northpoint: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Northpoint is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, 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 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $896 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,014 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,111 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,602 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$706 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Northpoint pays $1,602 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Milwaukee area overall ($1,290). Rents are up $706 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Northpoint
Bachelor's degrees in Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.6% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.6% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.4% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Northpoint is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (73.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Northpoint has the highest share of college graduates of any Milwaukee neighborhood.
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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.0% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.0% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northpoint: 98.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Milwaukee neighborhood has a higher 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 Northpoint
| Period | Northpoint | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Northpoint runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. 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).
Northpoint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpoint | 1.52 | 48.3 | 3.5% | 78.8% | 12.3% | 1963 | $1,602 | 73.9% | 98.9% | 4.2% |
| Lower East Side | 1.48 | 32.6 | 1.1% | 80.2% | 9.0% | 1969 | $1,336 | 65.9% | 96.0% | 4.6% |
| Murray Hill | 1.80 | 33.1 | 4.4% | 81.0% | 7.3% | 1947 | $1,300 | 63.6% | 98.4% | 4.3% |
| Yankee Hill | 1.45 | 34.8 | 0.7% | 89.7% | 9.6% | 1955 | $1,136 | 64.8% | 95.3% | 4.0% |
| Upper East Side | 2.56 | 27.7 | 4.4% | 58.9% | 11.9% | 1939 | $1,618 | 66.1% | 97.4% | 4.0% |
| Riverwest | 1.75 | 35.1 | 8.5% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 1950 | $1,146 | 54.8% | 94.9% | 4.5% |
| Juneau Town | 1.53 | 36.5 | 0.6% | 73.8% | 11.6% | 1969 | $1,390 | 66.0% | 97.7% | 4.5% |
| Downer Woods | 2.86 | 24.2 | 4.5% | 43.7% | 14.8% | 1941 | $1,689 | 73.7% | 99.1% | 6.1% |
| Harambee | 2.93 | 24.8 | 33.8% | 66.8% | 14.9% | 1945 | $1,040 | 17.1% | 84.1% | 13.1% |
| Kilbourn Town | 1.65 | 27.4 | 12.2% | 91.2% | 15.7% | 1982 | $1,590 | 47.3% | 89.9% | 5.7% |
| North Division | 2.61 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 66.2% | 21.1% | 1940 | $974 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
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 Northpoint. 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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