Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

117,268

2.51% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.9

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.4%

1.29% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,836

3.51% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,000

4.55% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

58,276

3.47% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI had a population of 117k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $61,836. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined from 120,293 to 117,268, a −2.51% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,741 to $61,836, a 3.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.4%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.75%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.57%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.93%).

26.4% of the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.6% of the residents in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Alverno College (603 degrees awarded in 2021) and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee (42 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI borders Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 117k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.9% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (16.3k people).

In 2021, there were 5.05 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.7k people) in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Spanish (19,883 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,011 households), and Arabic (1,771 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,914

Women

50.2%

58,420

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 117,334 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.6%

2021 Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.6% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.7k ± 1.99k
White (Hispanic)
13.8k ± 1.25k
Other (Hispanic)
11.4k ± 1.34k

27.7%

Hispanic Population

32.5k people

27.7% of the people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are hispanic (32.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,786 ± 1,963 people
Myanmar
1,828 ± 1,041 people
Malaysia
1,067 ± 798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 6,786 Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents, followed by Myanmar with 1,828 and Malaysia with 1,067.

Foreign-Born Population

13.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.3k people

13.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

As of 2021, 13.9% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents (16.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,883 households (18.2%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,011 households (1.84%)
Arabic
1,771 households (1.62%)

26.4% of the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 18.2% of the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,633 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
854 ± 205
Gulf War (1990s)
428 ± 123

Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI employs 58.3k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (3,741 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,226 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,056 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($98,138), Employment services ($93,209), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($87,543).

Males in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,800. The income inequality in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.38, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,610

Women

47.4%

31,760

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 60,370 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

58.3k

2021 Value

−3.47%

1 Year decline

± −3.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −3.47%, from 60.4k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,982 people), Registered nurses (1,472 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,297 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.3k

2021 Value

−3.47%

1 Year decline

± −3.47%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −3.47%, from 60.4k employees to 58.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,741 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,226 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,056 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,935

Median earning men ± $1,241

$35,897

Median earning women ± $2,038

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,696), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,714), and Information ($60,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($53,307), Public Administration ($51,625), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,272).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI awarded 645 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 131 male students and 1,841 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are White (355 and 55.2%), followed by Black or African American (114 and 17.7%), Hispanic or Latino (113 and 17.6%), and Asian (29 and 4.51%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Alverno College (603 and 93.5%) and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee (42 and 6.51%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (117 and 18.1%), Middle School Education & Teaching (49 and 7.6%), and Teacher Education & Professional Development (40 and 6.2%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $30,408.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,972 (6.64% men and 93.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,972 students enrolled in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, 6.64% men and 93.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 895 records, of which 92.1% were women and 7.93% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
117 degrees awarded
General Studies
21 degrees awarded
Social Work
17 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Registered Nursing with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alverno College
603 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee
42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alverno College with 603 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 57 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, which is 0.0969 times less than the 588 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 355 degrees mean that there were 3.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 114 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,408) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($768) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 2.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.62% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (27.8k), Some college (19.8k), and Bachelors Degree (16k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was $161,000 in 2021, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $154,000 to $161,000, a 4.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is 60%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is $61,836. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,244

$28,963

Median Property Taxes

±$1,050

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60% of the housing units in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,836

Median Household Income

± $1,872

48.3k

Number of Households

± 1,630

In 2021, the median household income of the 48.3k households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI grew to $61,836 from the previous year's value of $59,741.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.38

2021 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

0.385

2020 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 0.38 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.27% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Carpooled (9.93%)
Worked At Home (6.79%)

In 2021, 77.6% of workers in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.93%) and those who worked at home (6.79%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI (14.4k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.4% of the population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 19.4% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 9.47% on non-group plans, and 0.989% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 22.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.56%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

19.4%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

9.47%

Non-Group

0.989%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined by 4.31% from 7.9% to 7.56%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.