Cudahy is a city located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. Cudahy has a 2024 population of 17,548. Cudahy is currently declining at a rate of -0.89% annually and its population has decreased by -3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,180 in 2020.
The average household income in Cudahy is $78,255 with a poverty rate of 12.29%. The median age in Cudahy is 42.4 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cudahy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,258 | 84.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,603 | 8.86% |
| Black or African American | 549 | 3.04% |
| Asian | 437 | 2.42% |
| Other race | 171 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,603 | 2.1 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 3,793 | 1.23 | 47.8 | 52.2 |
| Married | 3,354 | 2.66 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 932 | 3.07 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 524 | 3.02 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 639 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,334 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,742 | 19.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 988 | 6.99% |
| High School Graduate | 5,048 | 35.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 287 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 3,096 | 21.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,058 | 11,309 | 3,050 |
| Hispanic | 987 | 894 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 702 | 689 | 245 |
| Asian | 382 | 368 | 203 |
| Black | 337 | 284 | 111 |
| Native American | 69 | 61 | 12 |
| Other Race | 56 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 53.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,429 | $60,608 | $49,129 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,906 | $79,219 | $69,688 |
| High School Graduate | $38,649 | $45,233 | $31,581 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,315 | $40,902 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,660 | $53,859 | $38,755 |
| Some College | $48,722 | $57,402 | $37,294 |
$45,660
Average Earnings
$53,859
Average Male
$38,755
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.67% of Cudahy residents speak only English, while 11.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,506 | 1,310 | 9.03% |
| Multiple | 1,603 | 508 | 31.69% |
| Hispanic | 1,525 | 343 | 22.49% |
| Other | 171 | 160 | 93.57% |
| Asian | 437 | 75 | 17.16% |
| Black | 549 | 53 | 9.65% |
12.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.14%
Male Poverty Rate
13.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cudahy is Other, with 93.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cudahy is White, with 9.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.58% |
| Some College | 10.63% |
| High School | 8.94% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 34.24% |
| Female Employed | 11.39% |
| Male Employed | 3.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,373 | $88,340 |
| Households | $66,592 | $78,255 |
| Married Families | $83,949 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,844 | $62,017 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.6%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,225
Number of Veterans
1,097
Male Veterans
128
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| Korea | 174 |
| World War II | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 481 |
| 65 to 74 | 293 |
| 55 to 64 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,169 | 8.79% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 11.46% |
| Black | 38 | 10.03% |
| Asian | 18 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.11%
Born in Cudahy
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
2.81%
Non Citizen
3.53%
Naturalized
93.65% of Cudahy residents were born in the United States, with 80.11% having been born in Wisconsin. 2.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,758 | -158 | -0.93% |
| 2028 | 16,916 | -158 | -0.93% |
| 2027 | 17,074 | -158 | -0.92% |
| 2026 | 17,232 | -158 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 17,390 | -158 | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 17,548 | -158 | -0.89% |
| 2023 | 17,706 | -78 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 17,784 | -190 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 17,974 | -206 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 18,180 | 51 | 0.28% |
| 2019 | 18,129 | -71 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 18,200 | -120 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 18,320 | -18 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 18,338 | -101 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 18,439 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 18,445 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 18,436 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 18,387 | 37 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 18,350 | 23 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 18,327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,429 | -230 | -1.23% |
| 1990 | 18,659 | -888 | -4.54% |
| 1980 | 19,547 | -2,531 | -11.46% |
| 1970 | 22,078 | 4,103 | 22.83% |
| 1960 | 17,975 | 5,793 | 47.55% |
| 1950 | 12,182 | 1,621 | 15.35% |
| 1940 | 10,561 | -70 | -0.66% |
| 1930 | 10,631 | 3,906 | 58.08% |
| 1920 | 6,725 | 3,034 | 82.2% |
| 1910 | 3,691 | -13,067 | -77.97% |