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CITY · 2010 ACS

South Milwaukee

Wisconsin · 21,156 residents · 4.826 sq mi
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South Milwaukee has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,410. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $170,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,156
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21,256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,384 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,410
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,197 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,265
+26%since 2000
from $20,925 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+25%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(19,682)
Black1%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4%(852)
Asian0.7%(146)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(2,927)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(18,357)
Black1.8%(391)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,699)
Asian1.1%(226)
Other0.9%(190)
Diversity Score27.3%(5,781)
Diversity Score
27
+98%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+50%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin has about 21,156 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin earns about $54,410 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 $170,700, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

About 18.4% 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 7.1% 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 198 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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