Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

926,331

Diversity Score

67.2

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
48.1%%

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)445,13248.1%
Black / African American235,24425.4%
Hispanic or Latino157,15017.0%
Asian44,8974.8%
Two or More Races37,8384.1%
Other Race3,0350.3%
Native American2,9100.3%
Pacific Islander1250.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The largest racial or ethnic group in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 48.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 67.2/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.
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