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Milwaukee, WI is a vibrant city located on the banks of Lake Michigan. With a population of 578,198 and a population density of 6,124 people per square mile, Milwaukee is a thriving urban center. Home to diverse culture and entertainment, there are plenty of local businesses in Milwaukee to explore such as the historic Milwaukee Public Market, the iconic Pabst Theater Group, and the beloved Miller Park ballpark. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking along trails at Grant Park with its beautiful views of Lake Michigan or enjoying the many walking paths found along the lakefront. There are numerous organizations around town including the Urban Ecology Center that provides educational opportunities for all ages and volunteer events throughout the year. The area also hosts several sporting events throughout the year including professional teams like The Brewers and Bucks as well as college athletic games at Marquette University. Milwaukee boasts an exciting mix of culture and entertainment befitting its status as Wisconsin’s largest city!

The population in Milwaukee is 578,198. There are 6,011 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Milwaukee is 31.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Milwaukee is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Milwaukee
- 31.3% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 22.7% are married with children
- 36.3% have children, but are single
Race in Milwaukee

- 35.8% are White
- 38.5% are Black
- 4.0% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 18.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleMilwaukee, WisconsinUnited States
  578,198.0329,725,481.0
  51.5%50.5%
  48.5%49.5%
  31.638.4
 
  592,649.0326,569,308.0
  594,883.0309,327,143.0
  596,974.0285,036,114.0
  628,088.0251,960,433.0
  -1.3%15.6%
  -6.2%30.8%
 
  6011.393.4
  96.1853531905.423
  0.63264836.791
 
  33.0%59.4%
  38.9%12.2%
  4.4%5.6%
  0.4%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  3.2%3.2%
  19.9%18.4%
 
  31.3%49.8%
  29.4%48.0%
  1.9%1.8%
  68.7%50.2%
  54.4%33.8%
  9.9%10.8%
  4.4%5.6%
 
  2.452.6
  229,470.0124,010,992.0
  120,856.080,755,759.0
  22.0%30.5%
  27.1%42.9%
  108,614.043,255,233.0
  34.4%15.8%
  16.5%10.8%
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I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 3 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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