Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

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2021 Population

97,284

3.08% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

29.4

0.341% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

28.4%

4.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$39,884

7.33% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$104,000

5.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,562

2.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI had a population of 97.3k people with a median age of 29.4 and a median household income of $39,884. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI declined from 100,378 to 97,284, a −3.08% decrease and its median household income grew from $37,159 to $39,884, a 7.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Other (Hispanic) (25.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.3%), White (Hispanic) (20.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (14.1%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.76%).

57.1% of the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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.

82% of the residents in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Wisconsin Lutheran College (322 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was $104,000, and the homeownership rate was 36.4%.

Most people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 97.3k people, from which 82% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.1% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (23.4k people).

In 2021, there were 1.02 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (25.2k people) in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 19.6k White (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 Central) PUMA, WI are Spanish (48,345 households), Other Languages of Asia (576 households), and Hmong (438 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

47,629

Women

48.9%

49,749

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 97,378 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

82%

2021 Citizenship

82.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 82% of Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI was 82.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI

Other (Hispanic)
25.2k ± 2.06k
White (Non-Hispanic)
24.6k ± 1.47k
White (Hispanic)
19.6k ± 1.61k

61.6%

Hispanic Population

60k people

61.6% of the people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are hispanic (60k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
18,612 ± 3,012 people
Myanmar
487 ± 540 people
Bolivia
314 ± 434 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 18,612 Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents, followed by Myanmar with 487 and Bolivia with 314.

Foreign-Born Population

24.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

24%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

24.1k people

As of 2021, 24.1% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents (23.4k 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 Central) PUMA, WI was 24%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
48,345 households (53.6%)
Other Languages of Asia
576 households (0.639%)
Hmong
438 households (0.486%)

57.1% of the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 53.6% of the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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
789 ± 240
Gulf War (2001-)
470 ± 182
Gulf War (1990s)
201 ± 89

Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI employs 41.6k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Construction (3,210 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,999 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,587 people), and the highest paying industries are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($82,503), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($79,121), and Computer Systems Design ($77,820).

Males in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,777. The income inequality in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.381, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,783

Women

46.4%

22,868

Men

53.6%

The workforce of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 42,651 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

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

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Occupations

41.6k

2021 Value

−2.55%

1 Year decline

± −2.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −2.55%, from 42.7k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, are Cooks (1,602 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,596 people), and Cashiers (1,587 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) 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

41.6k

2021 Value

−2.55%

1 Year decline

± −2.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −2.55%, from 42.7k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, are Construction (3,210 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,999 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,587 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,866

Median earning men ± $802

$25,180

Median earning women ± $1,010

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,974), and Information ($41,176).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,060), Information ($37,569), and Construction ($36,394).

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 Central) PUMA, WI awarded 322 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 475 male students and 672 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are White (269 and 84.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (19 and 5.94%), Black or African American (13 and 4.06%), and Two or More Races (9 and 2.81%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Wisconsin Lutheran College (322 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are General Business Administration & Management (35 and 10.9%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (30 and 9.32%), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (27 and 8.39%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $32,322.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,147 (41.4% men and 58.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,147 students enrolled in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 842 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
30 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 35 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

322 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wisconsin Lutheran College with 322 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 133 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, which is 0.704 times less than the 189 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 269 degrees mean that there were 14.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 19 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 ($32,322) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($444) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) 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, 2.74% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.67% 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 Central) PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (23.6k), Secondary Education (17.9k), and Primary Education (17.5k).

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 Central) PUMA, WI was $104,000 in 2021, which is 0.425 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $98,300 to $104,000, a 5.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is 36.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI is $39,884. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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

$104,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,308

$12,093

Median Property Taxes

±$697

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 Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

36.4%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 36.4% of the housing units in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 37%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) 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 Central) 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.

$39,884

Median Household Income

± $1,656

33.2k

Number of Households

± 1,305

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.2k households in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew to $39,884 from the previous year's value of $37,159.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.381

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

0.373

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

In 2021, the income inequality in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 0.381 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Carpooled (15.2%)
Public Transit (6.07%)

In 2021, 67.8% of workers in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.07%).

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

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 Central) 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 Central) PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

28.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI (27k out of 95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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

80.2% of the population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 30.2% on employee plans, 36.9% on Medicaid, 5.35% on Medicare, 6.88% on non-group plans, and 0.837% 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 32.8% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.41% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

19.8%

Uninsured

30.2%

Employer Coverage

36.9%

Medicaid

5.35%

Medicare

6.88%

Non-Group

0.837%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew by 3.53% from 19.1% to 19.8%.

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