Population 3,821 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington Park
Household size in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.31 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.31, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 24.9 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 25.3 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 26.5 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Washington Park is young: half of its residents are under 26.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Only three of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods are younger.
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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head more than a third of households in Washington Park (36.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Washington Park has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Washington Park
Renters in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.9% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.5% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Washington Park: 68.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly four in ten owners (37.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as 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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Washington Park: 22.0% 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. Of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods, only three 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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1938 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Washington Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1938, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have older homes: only three of 72.
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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $786 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $875 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,371 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$585 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Washington Park costs $1,371 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the wider Milwaukee area ($1,290). The typical renter here spends 31.8% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only five of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have higher rents.
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 Washington Park
Bachelor's degrees in Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Washington Park: 6.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 72.
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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.7% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.9% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Washington Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Washington Park 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 Washington Park
| Period | Washington Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −16.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Washington Park is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Milwaukee area overall (4.0%). 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).
Washington Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Park | 3.04 | 26.5 | 36.0% | 68.5% | 22.0% | 1938 | $1,371 | 6.7% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Washington Heights | 2.29 | 37.6 | 12.6% | 39.8% | 6.5% | 1938 | $1,246 | 54.7% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Midtown | 2.77 | 28.4 | 34.2% | 68.1% | 17.2% | 1948 | $932 | 13.6% | 85.0% | 16.3% |
| Uptown | 2.70 | 29.9 | 28.5% | 52.7% | 11.4% | 1939 | $1,091 | 22.4% | 87.8% | 9.3% |
| Sherman Park | 3.04 | 33.1 | 31.1% | 68.8% | 26.2% | 1940 | $1,144 | 13.9% | 81.6% | 17.3% |
| Saint Joseph | 2.69 | 36.5 | 20.3% | 59.6% | 15.5% | 1940 | $1,095 | 19.4% | 90.0% | 7.6% |
| Park West | 2.80 | 28.2 | 42.9% | 75.9% | 30.3% | 1940 | $1,010 | 5.9% | 79.7% | 12.6% |
| Merrill Park | 2.24 | 28.2 | 31.2% | 72.3% | 14.1% | 1940 | $843 | 21.1% | 81.6% | 1.7% |
| Avenues West | 1.80 | 23.1 | 12.1% | 97.7% | 17.1% | 1957 | $836 | 32.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| Sunset Heights | 2.36 | 37.9 | 15.8% | 52.6% | 12.4% | 1939 | $1,014 | 21.1% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| 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 Washington Park. 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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