Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
901 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 278-4067
Fax: (414) 278-4075
www.co.milwaukee.wi.us
On southeastern coast of WI; organized Aug 25, 1835 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: An Algonquian word of uncertain meaning; possibly 'rich beautiful land' or 'gathering place by the river.' The area had long been a council ground for different tribes.
Area (sq mi): 1189.70 (land 241.56; water 948.14). Pop per sq mi: 3815.40.
Pop 2005: 921,654. State rank: 1. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.00%; 1990-2000 -2.00%. Pop 2000: 940,164 (White 62.10%; Black or African American 24.60%; Hispanic or Latino 8.80%; Asian 2.60%; Other 7.10%). Foreign born: 6.80%. Median age: 33.70.
Income 2000: per capita $19,939; median household $38,100; Pop below poverty level: 15.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,226-$31,419.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.30%.
Milwaukee, WI 53233
Phone: (414) 278-4067
Fax: (414) 278-4075
www.co.milwaukee.wi.us
On southeastern coast of WI; organized Aug 25, 1835 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: An Algonquian word of uncertain meaning; possibly 'rich beautiful land' or 'gathering place by the river.' The area had long been a council ground for different tribes.
Area (sq mi): 1189.70 (land 241.56; water 948.14). Pop per sq mi: 3815.40.
Pop 2005: 921,654. State rank: 1. Pop change: 2000-20005 -2.00%; 1990-2000 -2.00%. Pop 2000: 940,164 (White 62.10%; Black or African American 24.60%; Hispanic or Latino 8.80%; Asian 2.60%; Other 7.10%). Foreign born: 6.80%. Median age: 33.70.
Income 2000: per capita $19,939; median household $38,100; Pop below poverty level: 15.30%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $28,226-$31,419.
Unemployment 2004: 6.30%. Change from 2000: 0.70%. Median travel time to work: 21.90 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 19.30%.
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