Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI

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2021 Population
121,181
0.152% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
42.2
0.939% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
8.07%
3.45% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$72,577
5.83% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$221,900
7.09% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI had a population of 121k people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $72,577. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI grew from 120,997 to 121,181, a 0.152% increase and its median household income grew from $68,576 to $72,577, a 5.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.3%), White (Hispanic) (4.99%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.18%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.64%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%).

13% of the households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.2% of the residents in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (16 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was $221,900, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 121k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.15% of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (9.87k people).

In 2021, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.9k people) in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k White (Hispanic) and 5.06k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are Spanish (5,658 households), Arabic (1,160 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (1,094 households).

Citizenship

96.2%
2021 Citizenship
96.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.2% of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    94.9k ± 1.94k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    6.05k ± 858
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.06k ± 898
10.1%
Hispanic Population
12.2k people

In 2021, there were 15.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (94.9k people) in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.05k White (Hispanic) and 5.06k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10.1% of the people in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are hispanic (12.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.15%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
9.87k people
7.77%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
9.41k people

As of 2021, 8.15% of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI residents (9.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was 7.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,658 households (4.93%)
  2. Arabic
    1,160 households (1.01%)
  3. Other Indo-European Languages
    1,094 households (0.953%)

13% of the households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 4.93% of the households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,182 ± 315
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,239 ± 285
  3. Korea
    754 ± 234

Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.76 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI employs 60.8k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,903 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,899 people), and Construction (2,885 people), and the highest paying industries are Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($219,716), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($142,547), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($142,235).

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,276
Women
49%
30,425
Men
51%

The workforce of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI in 2020 was 59,701 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

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Occupations

60.8k
2021 Value
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 59.7k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, are Registered nurses (1,963 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,798 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,751 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

60.8k
2021 Value
1.91%
1 Year growth
± 1.91%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.91%, from 59.7k employees to 60.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,903 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,899 people), and Construction (2,885 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$54,585
Median earning men ± $1,444
$41,403
Median earning women ± $1,817

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,647), Information ($70,341), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,679).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($64,479), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,236), and Information ($56,429).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI awarded 16 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 101 male students and 10 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are White (8 and 80%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1 and 10%), Two or More Races (1 and 10%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology (16 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI are Theological Studies (10 and 62.5%), Divinity & Ministry (5 and 31.3%), and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (1 and 6.25%).

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.972% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.584% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Bachelors Degree (21.8k), and Some college (21k).

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The median property value in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was $221,900 in 2021, which is 0.906 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $207,200 to $221,900, a 7.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI is 64.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI is $72,577. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

Property

$221,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,209
$33,011
Median Property Taxes
±$1,288

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

64.3%
Homeownership
2021
61%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 64.3% of the housing units in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $106,632, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $97,138 and $87,583.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$72,577
Median Household Income
± $2,978
51.3k
Number of Households
± 1,875

In 2021, the median household income of the 51.3k households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI grew to $72,577 from the previous year's value of $68,576.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.405
2021 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI
0.404
2020 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI

In 2021, the income inequality in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.19% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.64%)
  3. Carpooled (8.06%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.64%) and those who carpooled to work (8.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

24.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI (9.58k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.1% of the population of Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 10.2% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wisconsin in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.9% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 43.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

3.92%
Uninsured
59%
Employer Coverage
10.2%
Medicaid
14.1%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
1.49%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County (South) PUMA, WI declined by 2.84% from 4.03% to 3.92%.

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