South Milwaukee is a city located in Milwaukee County Wisconsin. South Milwaukee has a 2024 population of 20,023. South Milwaukee is currently declining at a rate of -0.93% annually and its population has decreased by -3.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,775 in 2020.
The average household income in South Milwaukee is $82,285 with a poverty rate of 12.51%. The median age in South Milwaukee is 40.9 years: 40.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Milwaukee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,351 | 84.45% |
| Two or more races | 1,808 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 537 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 501 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 259 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 91 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,679 | 2.33 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 3,699 | 3.05 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Non Family | 3,478 | 1.21 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 1,000 | 3.16 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Male | 502 | 3.14 | 65.3 | 34.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 583 | 3.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,503 | 9.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,092 | 20.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,092 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,377 | 35.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 350 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 3,113 | 20.6% |
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 | 12,925 | 12,182 | 3,538 |
| Hispanic | 1,250 | 1,106 | 349 |
| 2+ Races | 826 | 790 | 277 |
| Other Race | 357 | 300 | 45 |
| Black | 323 | 305 | 78 |
| Native American | 130 | 112 | 45 |
| Asian | 63 | 53 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,904 | $70,024 | $47,910 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,034 | $79,545 | $78,864 |
| High School Graduate | $39,876 | $44,818 | $34,362 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $0 | $40,385 |
| Overall | $48,060 | $52,820 | $42,831 |
| Some College | $52,198 | $53,774 | $46,640 |
$48,060
Average Earnings
$52,820
Average Male
$42,831
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.28% of South Milwaukee residents speak only English, while 11.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,932 | 1,556 | 9.77% |
| Hispanic | 2,687 | 803 | 29.88% |
| Multiple | 1,804 | 245 | 13.58% |
| Black | 471 | 155 | 32.91% |
| Other | 531 | 80 | 15.07% |
| Native | 259 | 13 | 5.02% |
12.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.49%
Male Poverty Rate
13.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Milwaukee is Black, with 32.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Milwaukee is Native, with 5.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.3% |
| High School | 14.79% |
| Some College | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 46.94% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.56% |
| Female Employed | 4.56% |
| Male Employed | 4.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,563 | $95,097 |
| Households | $70,146 | $82,285 |
| Married Families | $97,512 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,438 | $57,710 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,226
Number of Veterans
1,122
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 424 |
| First Gulf War | 242 |
| Second Gulf War | 175 |
| Korea | 70 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 368 |
| 75+ | 333 |
| 55 to 64 | 245 |
| 35 to 54 | 175 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,161 | 8.23% |
| Black | 30 | 6.96% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 1.13% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
61.9%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
78.04%
Born in South Milwaukee
94.87%
Native Born
5.13%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
3.33%
Naturalized
94.87% of South Milwaukee residents were born in the United States, with 78.04% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,083 | -188 | -0.98% |
| 2028 | 19,271 | -188 | -0.97% |
| 2027 | 19,459 | -188 | -0.96% |
| 2026 | 19,647 | -188 | -0.95% |
| 2025 | 19,835 | -188 | -0.94% |
| 2024 | 20,023 | -188 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 20,211 | -87 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 20,298 | -241 | -1.17% |
| 2021 | 20,539 | -236 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 20,775 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2019 | 20,723 | -77 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 20,800 | -141 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 20,941 | -188 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 21,129 | -126 | -0.59% |
| 2015 | 21,255 | -28 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 21,283 | 21 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 21,262 | 39 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 21,223 | 38 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 21,185 | 22 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 21,163 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,256 | 298 | 1.42% |
| 1990 | 20,958 | -111 | -0.53% |
| 1980 | 21,069 | -2,228 | -9.56% |
| 1970 | 23,297 | 2,990 | 14.72% |
| 1960 | 20,307 | 7,452 | 57.97% |
| 1950 | 12,855 | 1,721 | 15.46% |
| 1940 | 11,134 | 428 | 4% |
| 1930 | 10,706 | 3,108 | 40.91% |
| 1920 | 7,598 | 1,506 | 24.72% |
| 1910 | 6,092 | 2,700 | 79.6% |
| 1900 | 3,392 | -15,691 | -82.23% |