Local SEO in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

How many businesses in Milwaukee County could benefit from local search optimization, based on U.S. Census data.

Key facts — Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

20,354
business establishments
82
advertising & marketing firms (NAICS 5418)
430,426
total employees
916,205
population (2023)

Marketing & business landscape

Total business establishments20,354
Advertising, PR & related firms (NAICS 5418)82
Total private employment430,426
Total annual payroll$29,187,954,000
Population (2023)916,205
Businesses per 1,000 residents22.2

Milwaukee County has 20,354 business establishments, of which roughly 82 are advertising, public-relations, and related-services firms. For the remaining local businesses, local SEO — Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and location landing pages — is the primary way to appear in nearby search results.

White-label SEO for agencies in Milwaukee County

Agencies serving Milwaukee County’s 20,354 businesses often deliver SEO through a white-label partner. Holly Starks provides white-label local SEO, link building, and authority building under your brand. See the white-label SEO overview.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 (establishments, employment, payroll, NAICS 5418); Population Estimates 2023.