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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Milwaukee

Wisconsin · 21,256 residents · 4.826 sq mi
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South Milwaukee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,197. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $111,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,256
+1%since 1990
from 20,958 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,404 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4,343 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+11%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,197
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,998 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,925
+53%since 1990
from $13,663 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$111,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $437 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.1% in 1990
38.1% rent
2.5
+20%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(20,699)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(277)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score6.2%(1,299)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(19,682)
Black1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4%(852)
Asian0.7%(146)
Diversity Score13.8%(2,927)
14
+122%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 21,256 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

The typical household in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $44,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Milwaukee, Wisconsin expensive?

In South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,100, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of people in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Milwaukee, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 298 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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