South Milwaukee, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
20,857
Unemployment
4.1%
Poverty
15.0%
Median Home
$166,000
Median Income
$57,286
Median Rent
$880
South Milwaukee SnackAbility
8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
7
South Milwaukee, WI Crime Report
310Total Crimes
1,503.0Total Crimes / 100k People
-35.94%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
South Milwaukee / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 310 | 1,503.0 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 111.5 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 19.4 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 63.0 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 287 | 1,391.4 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 63.0 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 260 | 1,260.5 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 67.9 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
South Milwaukee, WI Cost Of Living
93South Milwaukee's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | South Milwaukee | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 110 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 83 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for South Milwaukee in Wisconsin
Map Of South Milwaukee, WI
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Population over time in South Milwaukee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,857 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 21,089 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 21,185 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 21,197 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 21,229 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 21,210 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 21,163 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 21,119 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 21,068 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 20,971 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in South Milwaukee
| Race | South Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.8% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in South Milwaukee
| Gender | South Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in South Milwaukee for adults over 25
| Education | South Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
| Income | South Milwaukee | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
