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Milwaukee County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Milwaukee County has 924,216 residents, down 1.5% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 18,221 households moved in and 20,069 moved out (-1,848 net), while a net $406.1M of income left. Median household income is $64,435, the median home $230,700 and median rent $1,101 a month.
In Wisconsin: 72nd of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 65th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 58th of 72 counties for median household income · 34th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Milwaukee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 3,292 | $243.9M |
| Racine County, WI | 976 | $53.1M |
| Cook County, IL | 969 | $65.5M |
| Dane County, WI | 768 | $41.9M |
| Ozaukee County, WI | 633 | $41.3M |
| Washington County, WI | 581 | $33.9M |
| Kenosha County, WI | 394 | $20.0M |
| Lake County, IL | 319 | $16.4M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Milwaukee County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County, WI | 4,553 | $401.4M |
| Racine County, WI | 1,143 | $77.0M |
| Ozaukee County, WI | 898 | $99.4M |
| Cook County, IL | 855 | $60.0M |
| Washington County, WI | 771 | $54.7M |
| Dane County, WI | 728 | $45.0M |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 440 | $26.0M |
| Kenosha County, WI | 304 | $16.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.