2.3% Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 15.7% Source: [ 22 ] According to the 2006-2008 American Community Survey, 38.3% of Milwaukee's residents reported having African American ancestry and 20.8% reported German ancestry. Other significant population groups include Polish (8.8%), Irish (6.5%), English (3.1%), English (2.8%), and French (1.7%). Hispanics makeup 15.7%