Milwaukee, WI Demographics
A map of Milwaukee's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 218,273 | 37.8% |
White | 186,419 | 32.3% |
Hispanic | 116,306 | 20.1% |
Asian | 29,969 | 5.2% |
Multiracial | 20,753 | 3.6% |
Native American/Other | 5,502 | 1.0% |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin had a population of 577,222 in 2020. It was 32.3% White, 37.8% Black, 5.2% Asian, 20.1% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Milwaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is the most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Milwaukee's White Population
186,419 residents of Milwaukee identify as White, or 32.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Milwaukee considerably less than the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #784 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is less White than neighboring West Milwaukee (42.6% White), Wauwatosa (81.4% White), Glendale (68.5% White), Whitefish Bay (83.4% White), and West Allis (68.9% White).
Milwaukee's Black Population
218,273 residents of Milwaukee identify as Black, or 37.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Milwaukee considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #1 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is more Black than neighboring West Milwaukee (13.7% Black), Wauwatosa (5.9% Black), Glendale (17.5% Black), Whitefish Bay (2.8% Black), and West Allis (5.9% Black).
Milwaukee's Asian Population
29,969 residents of Milwaukee identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Milwaukee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #24 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is more Asian than neighboring West Milwaukee (2.5% Asian), Wauwatosa (3.4% Asian), Glendale (3.9% Asian), Whitefish Bay (4.8% Asian), and West Allis (2.5% Asian).
Milwaukee's Hispanic Population
116,306 residents of Milwaukee identify as Hispanic, or 20.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Milwaukee larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Wauwatosa (4.6% Hispanic), Glendale (5% Hispanic), Whitefish Bay (4.3% Hispanic), and West Allis (16.9% Hispanic). Milwaukee is less Hispanic than neighboring West Milwaukee (35.6% Hispanic).
Milwaukee's Native American/Other Population
5,502 residents of Milwaukee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Milwaukee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #210 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wauwatosa (0.5% Native American/Other), Glendale (0.7% Native American/Other), and Whitefish Bay (0.6% Native American/Other). Milwaukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Milwaukee (1.2% Native American/Other), and West Allis (1.3% Native American/Other).
Milwaukee's Multiracial Population
20,753 residents of Milwaukee identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Milwaukee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is ranked #268 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Milwaukee is less Multiracial than neighboring West Milwaukee (4.4% Multiracial), Wauwatosa (4.2% Multiracial), Glendale (4.5% Multiracial), Whitefish Bay (4.1% Multiracial), and West Allis (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.