Statistic Washington Heights Milwaukee Wisconsin
Population 7,077 592,649 5,822,434
Population density (sq mi) 9,713 6,162 108
Median age 34.9 31.4 39.1
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 35% 57%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 51% 43%
Speak English n/a 79% 91%
Speak Spanish n/a 15% 5%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Washington Heights is 58% higher than Milwaukee
  • The median age in Washington Heights is 11% higher than Milwaukee
  • In Washington Heights 66.82% of the population is White
  • In Washington Heights 20.29% of the population is Black
  • In Washington Heights 0.01% of the population is Asian

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      Washington Heights racial demographics

      Race Washington Heights Milwaukee Wisconsin
      White 66.82% 42.05% 86.21%
      Black 20.29% 38.79% 6.29%
      Asian 0.01% 4.60% 2.57%
      American Indian 0.13% 0.53% 0.89%
      Native Hawaiian 0.14% 0.04% 0.02%
      Mixed race 7.34% 5.63% 2.19%
      Other race 5.26% 8.36% 1.83%
      In Washington Heights, 19.4% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Washington Heights, Milwaukee, WI demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).