South Milwaukee, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

20,957

Unemployment

4.5%

Poverty

16.8%

Median Home

$162,000

Median Income

$52,678

Median Rent

$838

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South Milwaukee SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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South Milwaukee, WI Crime Report

376
Total Crimes

1,813.7
Total Crimes / 100k People

-26.77%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	South Milwaukee / 100k People	Wisconsin / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	376	1,813.7	1,764.6	2,476.7

Violent Crime	29	139.9	293.2	366.7
Murder	1	4.8	3.0	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	51.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	21	101.3	200.0	250.2
Property Crime	347	1,673.8	1,471.4	2,109.9
Burglary	22	106.1	217.6	340.5
Larceny	308	1,485.7	1,127.0	1,549.5
Car Theft	17	82.0	126.8	219.9

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South Milwaukee, WI Cost Of Living

92
South Milwaukee's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	South Milwaukee	Wisconsin	National Average
Overall	92	96	100

Services	93	98	100
Groceries	93	97	100
Health	114	113	100
Housing	83	88	100
Transportation	102	100	100
Utilities	94	97	100

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Rankings for South Milwaukee in Wisconsin

Ranks #32 in Worst Places To Live In Wisconsin

Ranks #49 in Most Dangerous Cities In Wisconsin

Ranks #93 in Safest Places In Wisconsin

Map Of South Milwaukee, WI

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Population over time in South Milwaukee

Year	Population	% Change
2019	20,957	-0.6%
2018	21,089	-0.5%
2017	21,185	-0.1%
2016	21,197	-0.2%
2015	21,229	0.1%
2014	21,210	0.2%
2013	21,163	0.2%
2012	21,119	0.2%
2011	21,068	0.5%
2010	20,971	-

Race / Ethnicity in South Milwaukee

White

81.1% (16,999)

African American

2.9% (610)

American Indian

0.5% (104)

Asian

0.7% (138)

Hawaiian

0.1% (11)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

2.6% (545)

Hispanic

12.2% (2,550)

Race	South Milwaukee	WI	USA
White	81.1%	81.3%	60.7%
African American	2.9%	6.3%	12.3%
American Indian	0.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Asian	0.7%	2.8%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Two Or More	2.6%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	12.2%	6.8%	18.0%

Gender in South Milwaukee

Female

51.1% (10,711)

Male

48.9% (10,246)

Gender	South Milwaukee	WI	USA
Female	51.1%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.9%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in South Milwaukee for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (419)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (1,466)

High School / GED

36.0% (7,544)

Some College

21.0% (4,400)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (2,305)

Bachelor's Degree

16.0% (3,353)

Master's Degree

6.0% (1,257)

Professional Degree

0.0% (0)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (209)

Education	South Milwaukee	WI	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	2.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	36.0%	31.0%	27.0%
Some College	21.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	11.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	16.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Less than $10,000

5.0% (104,699)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.3% (89,603)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.4% (239,592)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.7% (203,068)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.6% (347,213)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.8% (414,903)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.0% (294,133)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.7% (287,802)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.1% (64,280)

$200,000 or more

2.4% (50,401)

Income	South Milwaukee	WI	USA
Less than $10,000	5.0%	4.7%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.3%	4.3%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.4%	9.0%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.7%	9.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.6%	13.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.8%	18.8%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.0%	14.2%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.7%	15.8%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.1%	5.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	2.4%	4.9%	7.7%