Milwaukee County Wisconsin Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Milwaukee County Wisconsin area was $56,347 in 2021, the latest figures available. Milwaukee County median household income is $10,778 lower than the median Wisconsin household income and $13,370 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Milwaukee County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Milwaukee County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Milwaukee County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Wisconsin | $67,125 | -2.31% | +2.37% |
| Milwaukee County | $56,347 | -1.91% | +5.21% |
Trends in Milwaukee County, WI Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Milwaukee is $56,347. Real median household income peaked in 2008 at $57,912 and is now $1,565 (2.70%) lower. From a post peak low of $48,881 in 2013, real median household income for Milwaukee has now grown by $7,466 (15.27%).
Real Median Household Income: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Milwaukee County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Milwaukee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $67,125 | $56,347 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $68,712 | $57,445 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $68,002 | $56,610 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,572 | $53,556 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,547 | $52,600 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,142 | $53,750 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,627 | $52,444 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,282 | $48,990 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $59,957 | $48,881 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,363 | $50,103 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,840 | $49,138 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $63,284 | $53,126 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $66,253 | $56,051 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $65,510 | $52,581 |
Milwaukee County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Milwaukee County was $71,750 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin family income, Milwaukee County median family income is $14,060 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Milwaukee County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Milwaukee County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Wisconsin | $85,810 | -2.19% | +3.54% |
| Milwaukee County | $71,750 | -1.85% | +6.01% |
Trends in Milwaukee County, WI Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Milwaukee is $71,750. Real median family income peaked in 2008 at $74,117 and is now $2,367 (3.19%) lower. From a post peak low of $61,592 in 2013, real median family income for Milwaukee has now grown by $10,158 (16.49%).
Real Median Family Income: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Milwaukee County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Milwaukee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $85,810 | $71,750 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $87,734 | $73,101 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $86,718 | $71,988 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $82,880 | $67,681 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,351 | $68,696 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $82,296 | $70,000 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $81,046 | $65,538 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $76,968 | $62,146 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $76,443 | $61,592 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $77,026 | $65,471 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,941 | $62,769 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $79,291 | $67,447 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $82,268 | $69,587 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $81,562 | $66,965 |
Milwaukee County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Milwaukee County was $33,776 in 2021. Compared to the median Wisconsin per capita income, Milwaukee County median per capita income is $3,445 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Milwaukee County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Milwaukee County Wisconsin
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Wisconsin | $37,221 | -0.93% | +4.44% |
| Milwaukee County | $33,776 | +1.18% | +9.30% |
Trends in Milwaukee County, WI Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $33,776, the per capita income for Milwaukee was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Milwaukee County
| Date | US | Wisconsin | Milwaukee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $37,221 | $33,776 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,571 | $33,382 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,633 | $31,803 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $35,640 | $30,903 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $35,366 | $30,455 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $34,889 | $31,076 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $33,808 | $29,880 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,320 | $28,417 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,976 | $28,282 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $31,913 | $28,130 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,645 | $27,541 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $32,782 | $28,734 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,049 | $30,153 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,436 | $31,333 |
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