Milwaukee County Demographics
A map of Milwaukee County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 456,520 | 48.6% |
Black | 240,416 | 25.6% |
Hispanic | 153,017 | 16.3% |
Asian | 45,989 | 4.9% |
Multiracial | 35,180 | 3.7% |
Native American/Other | 8,367 | 0.9% |
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin had a population of 939,489 in 2020. It was 48.6% White, 25.6% Black, 4.9% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Milwaukee County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Milwaukee County is the most populous county of the 72 counties in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee County's White Population
456,520 residents of Milwaukee County identify as White, or 48.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Milwaukee County considerably less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #71 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is less White than neighboring Racine County (68.4% White), Ozaukee County (89% White), Kenosha County (72.1% White), Lake County (57.2% White), and Sheboygan County (81.2% White).
Milwaukee County's Black Population
240,416 residents of Milwaukee County identify as Black, or 25.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milwaukee County larger than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is more Black than neighboring Racine County (11.4% Black), Ozaukee County (1.6% Black), Kenosha County (6.8% Black), Lake County (6.6% Black), and Sheboygan County (2.1% Black).
Milwaukee County's Asian Population
45,989 residents of Milwaukee County identify as Asian, or 4.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milwaukee County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is more Asian than neighboring Racine County (1.1% Asian), Ozaukee County (2.5% Asian), and Kenosha County (1.7% Asian). Milwaukee County is less Asian than neighboring Lake County (8.2% Asian), and Sheboygan County (5.8% Asian).
Milwaukee County's Hispanic Population
153,017 residents of Milwaukee County identify as Hispanic, or 16.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milwaukee County slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #1 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is more Hispanic than neighboring Racine County (14.1% Hispanic), Ozaukee County (3.4% Hispanic), Kenosha County (14.5% Hispanic), and Sheboygan County (7.3% Hispanic). Milwaukee County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake County (24.1% Hispanic).
Milwaukee County's Native American/Other Population
8,367 residents of Milwaukee County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milwaukee County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #27 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Racine County (0.7% Native American/Other), Ozaukee County (0.6% Native American/Other), Kenosha County (0.6% Native American/Other), Lake County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Sheboygan County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Milwaukee County's Multiracial Population
35,180 residents of Milwaukee County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milwaukee County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 72 counties in Wisconsin, Milwaukee County is ranked #14 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee County is more Multiracial than neighboring Ozaukee County (3% Multiracial), Lake County (3.3% Multiracial), and Sheboygan County (3% Multiracial). Milwaukee County is less Multiracial than neighboring Racine County (4.2% Multiracial), and Kenosha County (4.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.