Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

96,962

0.249% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

28.7

1.03% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

38.5%

2.49% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$28,483

7.03% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$86,800

10% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

36,884

0.927% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI had a population of 97k people with a median age of 28.7 and a median household income of $28,483. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI declined from 97,204 to 96,962, a −0.249% decrease and its median household income grew from $26,613 to $28,483, a 7.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (62.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.47%), White (Hispanic) (3.11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%).

12.1% of the households in Milwaukee City (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.

96.4% of the residents in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are Marquette University (3,433 degrees awarded in 2020) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (2,477 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was $86,800, and the homeownership rate was 24.9%.

Most people in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was 1 car per household.

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

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 97k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 6.09% of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.91k people).

In 2020, there were 2.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.7k people) in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.31k Asian (Non-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 (Central) PUMA, WI are Spanish (4,140 households), Hmong (1,531 households), and Other Languages of Asia (892 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,033

Women

51.6%

46,895

Men

48.4%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 96,928 inhabitants, with 48.4% men, and 51.6% women.

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

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Citizenship

96.4%

2020 Citizenship

96.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.4% of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
60.7k ± 2.67k
White (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 840
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.31k ± 807

6.9%

Hispanic Population

6.69k people

6.9% of the people in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are hispanic (6.69k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
933 ± 746 people
Thailand
842 ± 709 people
Laos
832 ± 705 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 933 Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI residents, followed by Thailand with 842 and Laos with 832.

Foreign-Born Population

6.09%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.91k people

5.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.55k people

As of 2020, 6.09% of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI residents (5.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was 5.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,140 households (4.63%)
Hmong
1,531 households (1.71%)
Other Languages of Asia
892 households (0.998%)

12.1% of the households in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 4.63% of the households in Milwaukee City (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
547 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
408 ± 150
Gulf War (1990s)
310 ± 127

Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI employs 36.9k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (3,000 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,191 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,437 people), and the highest paying industries are Advertising, public relations & related services ($101,503), Plastics product manufacturing ($78,484), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($75,325).

Males in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,106. The income inequality in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.418, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,482

Women

55.5%

16,402

Men

44.5%

The workforce of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 36,884 people, with 55.5% woman, and 44.5% men.

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

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Occupations

36.9k

2020 Value

−0.927%

1 Year decline

± −0.927%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.927%, from 37.2k employees to 36.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, are Personal care aides (1,450 people), Customer service representatives (1,416 people), and Other assemblers and fabricators (1,394 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.9k

2020 Value

−0.927%

1 Year decline

± −0.927%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.927%, from 37.2k employees to 36.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,000 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,191 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,437 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,207

Median earning men ± $1,662

$23,749

Median earning women ± $1,350

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,107), Information ($53,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,563).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($44,594), Construction ($35,921), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,671).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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 $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B 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
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

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.

Senators 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 Representatives 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 2020, universities in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI awarded 5,910 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 10,174 male students and 13,994 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are White (3,520 and 61.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (778 and 13.6%), Black or African American (635 and 11.1%), and Asian (381 and 6.67%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Marquette University (3,433 and 58.1%) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (2,477 and 41.9%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (469 and 7.94%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (247 and 4.18%), and General Business Administration & Management (201 and 3.4%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $44,970.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 24,168 (42.1% men and 57.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 24,168 students enrolled in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,532 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biomedical Sciences
161 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
145 degree-majors awarded
General Finance
141 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was General Biomedical Sciences with 161 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marquette University
3,433 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Area Technical College
2,477 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marquette University with 3,433 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,498 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, which is 0.732 times less than the 3,412 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,520 degrees mean that there were 4.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 778 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 ($44,970) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($696) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($2,520) 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 2020, 1.04% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.27% 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 (Central) PUMA, WI in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (24.4k), Some college (19.6k), and Secondary Education (14.2k).

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 (Central) PUMA, WI was $86,800 in 2020, which is 0.378 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $78,900 to $86,800, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI is 24.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI is $28,483. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

Housing

Property

$86,800

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,305

$9,317

Median Property Taxes

±$614

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

Rent vs Own

24.9%

Homeownership

2020

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 24.9% of the housing units in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 25.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee City (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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee City (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.

$28,483

Median Household Income

± $1,571

37.4k

Number of Households

± 1,534

In 2020, the median household income of the 37.4k households in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI grew to $28,483 from the previous year's value of $26,613.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (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

0.418

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

0.437

2019 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI

In 2020, the income inequality in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was 0.418 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.44% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (62.6%)
Public Transit (12.9%)
Carpooled (8.23%)

In 2020, 62.6% of workers in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who used public transit to get to work (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (8.23%).

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

22.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (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 (Central) PUMA, WI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI (35k out of 90.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI is Black, followed by White 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% of the population of Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 33.1% on employee plans, 42.1% on Medicaid, 6.38% on Medicare, 9.74% on non-group plans, and 0.634% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 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.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.3% under 18 years, 31.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.01%

Uninsured

33.1%

Employer Coverage

42.1%

Medicaid

6.38%

Medicare

9.74%

Non-Group

0.634%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI declined by 7.45% from 8.65% to 8.01%.

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