Population 11,209 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old North Milwaukee
Household size in Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Old North Milwaukee run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.60 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.4 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.4, Old North Milwaukee is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.4% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 29.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in Old North Milwaukee (29.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 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 Old North Milwaukee
Renters in Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.5% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.8% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +14.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Old North Milwaukee: 67.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 14.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Old North Milwaukee: 15.8% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, 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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Old North Milwaukee is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, 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 1944 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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $708 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $803 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $864 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,094 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$385 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in Old North Milwaukee runs $1,094 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $385 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.7% 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 southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Old North Milwaukee
Bachelor's degrees in Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Old North Milwaukee: 12.4% 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 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.1% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.3% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Old North Milwaukee never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller 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 Old North Milwaukee
| Period | Old North Milwaukee | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Old North Milwaukee runs well above the national rate: 10.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.0 points, 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).
Old North Milwaukee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old North Milwaukee | 2.52 | 31.4 | 29.6% | 67.7% | 15.8% | 1948 | $1,094 | 12.4% | 80.3% | 10.2% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.62 | 41.2 | 17.8% | 61.9% | 13.6% | 1948 | $1,092 | 13.9% | 86.4% | 7.2% |
| Thurston Woods | 2.45 | 34.3 | 22.2% | 53.5% | 7.3% | 1959 | $969 | 16.8% | 91.1% | 13.0% |
| McGovern Park | 2.75 | 32.8 | 37.1% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 1961 | $1,324 | 6.8% | 81.7% | 13.0% |
| Lincoln Creek | 2.73 | 30.7 | 41.6% | 57.9% | 7.2% | 1950 | $1,216 | 8.1% | 86.8% | 10.0% |
| Hampton Heights | 3.08 | 33.9 | 28.5% | 44.9% | 11.2% | 1954 | $1,298 | 14.9% | 80.3% | 16.5% |
| Rufus King | 2.47 | 31.8 | 36.0% | 61.7% | 19.5% | 1948 | $965 | 27.8% | 77.7% | 9.6% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Franklin Heights | 3.08 | 27.8 | 36.7% | 63.1% | 19.7% | 1942 | $1,057 | 9.5% | 80.6% | 15.4% |
| Grasslyn Manor | 2.53 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 36.6% | 7.0% | 1948 | $1,081 | 23.1% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.76 | 32.2 | 33.3% | 71.5% | 24.9% | 1938 | $1,106 | 10.7% | 88.8% | 13.6% |
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 Old North Milwaukee. 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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