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Milwaukee, NC
Census-designated place in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
139
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
81
ZIP codes
0
Milwaukee and its ZIP codes
Milwaukee at a glance
- Milwaukee is 63% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Milwaukee.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Milwaukee, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milwaukee, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Milwaukee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConwayTown | 2.3 mi | 1.8 |
| WoodlandTown | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| LaskerTown | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MurfreesboroTown | 7.7 mi | 2.3 |
| SevernTown | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| Rich SquareTown | 9.3 mi | 3.1 |
| JacksonTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| Branchville, VATown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Boykins, VATown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| SeaboardTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| AulanderTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| RoxobelTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| ComoTown | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| KelfordTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| AhoskieTown | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| WintonTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milwaukee, NC in?
- Milwaukee is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Milwaukee, NC?
- About 139 people live in Milwaukee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milwaukee?
- Nearby places include Conway (2.3 mi), Woodland (5 mi), Lasker (5.3 mi), Murfreesboro (7.7 mi), Severn (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023