Hotels, motels and lodging in Milwaukee County, WI: how many are there?

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin had 103 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Milwaukee County ranks 103rd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 66 in Wisconsin.

103establishments with paid employees
103rdof 2,243 US counties
2ndof 66 counties in Wisconsin
~5,352jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Milwaukee County, WI, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees2524.8%
5 to 9109.9%
10 to 191615.8%
20 to 493534.7%
50 to 9998.9%
100 or more65.9%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Milwaukee County fits in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 1,278 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 66 counties; Milwaukee County has 8.1% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Wisconsin

Other categories in Milwaukee County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Milwaukee County, WI?

103 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Milwaukee County compare with other counties?

Milwaukee County ranks 103rd among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 2nd of 66 in Wisconsin.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Milwaukee County?

25% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 50% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.