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South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee county, is 9 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is in the Milwaukee - Waukesha area. There are 21,256 residents in South Milwaukee.

The People and Families of South Milwaukee

In South Milwaukee, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South Milwaukee had a median family income of $54,474.

Political Inclinations

South Milwaukee folks tended to give their money ($470) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

South Milwaukee Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in South Milwaukee that were owner-occupied was 62%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In South Milwaukee, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

South Milwaukee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%South Milwaukee Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%South Milwaukee Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 19%South Milwaukee Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of South Milwaukee, WI

Comparing South Milwaukee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women79
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty76
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents53
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime74

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