Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The median household income in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is $62,118, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Milwaukee County is $36,955, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $62,118.

Milwaukee County's median household income of $62,118 is lower than the Wisconsin state average of $71,715. The per capita income is $36,955, compared to the state average of $38,794.

The per capita income in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is $36,955, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Milwaukee County's median household income of $62,118 is below the Wisconsin average of $71,715. The per capita income of $36,955 is also lower than the state average of $38,794. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Milwaukee County ranks #61 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $62,118 and per capita income of $36,955, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.