Population 4,438 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rufus King
Household size in Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Rufus King has 2.47 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Milwaukee area.
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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.5 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −5.5 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.8, Rufus King 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 dropped from 37.3 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a third of households in Rufus King (36.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Rufus King has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Rufus King
Renters in Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 61.7% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Rufus King: 61.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.5% of the housing in Rufus King, 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. Only six of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Rufus King 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.
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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $793 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $965 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$185 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rufus King pays $965 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. 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. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have lower rents: only six of 72.
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 Rufus King
Bachelor's degrees in Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Rufus King (27.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Rufus King 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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.2% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Rufus King never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Rufus King has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five 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 Rufus King
| Period | Rufus King | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.7% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Rufus King runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
Rufus King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus King | 2.47 | 31.8 | 36.0% | 61.7% | 19.5% | 1948 | $965 | 27.8% | 77.7% | 9.6% |
| Arlington Heights | 2.76 | 32.2 | 33.3% | 71.5% | 24.9% | 1938 | $1,106 | 10.7% | 88.8% | 13.6% |
| Franklin Heights | 3.08 | 27.8 | 36.7% | 63.1% | 19.7% | 1942 | $1,057 | 9.5% | 80.6% | 15.4% |
| Lincoln Park | 2.62 | 41.2 | 17.8% | 61.9% | 13.6% | 1948 | $1,092 | 13.9% | 86.4% | 7.2% |
| Borchert Field | 2.48 | 27.3 | 36.8% | 65.8% | 19.1% | 1939 | $1,147 | 8.1% | 83.9% | 13.8% |
| Old North Milwaukee | 2.52 | 31.4 | 29.6% | 67.7% | 15.8% | 1948 | $1,094 | 12.4% | 80.3% | 10.2% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Park West | 2.80 | 28.2 | 42.9% | 75.9% | 30.3% | 1940 | $1,010 | 5.9% | 79.7% | 12.6% |
| North Division | 2.61 | 34.1 | 27.3% | 66.2% | 21.1% | 1940 | $974 | 11.0% | 84.1% | 10.6% |
| Harambee | 2.93 | 24.8 | 33.8% | 66.8% | 14.9% | 1945 | $1,040 | 17.1% | 84.1% | 13.1% |
| Lincoln Creek | 2.73 | 30.7 | 41.6% | 57.9% | 7.2% | 1950 | $1,216 | 8.1% | 86.8% | 10.0% |
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 Rufus King. 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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