Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

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2019 Population

99,655

0.634% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

29.8

0.676% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

32.3%

4.42% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$35,519

3.64% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$96,600

3.65% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

41,574

0.829% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI had a population of 99.7k people with a median age of 29.8 and a median household income of $35,519. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI declined from 100,291 to 99,655, a −0.634% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,272 to $35,519, a 3.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Other (Hispanic) (29.4%), White (Hispanic) (27.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.45%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.53%). 54.2% of the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

81.7% of the residents in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Wisconsin Lutheran College (318 degrees awarded in 2019) and Montessori Institute of Milwaukee (56 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was $96,600, and the homeownership rate was 37%. Most people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI borders Milwaukee County (Northeast) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County (West) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (North Central) PUMA, WI, Milwaukee City (Central) PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Diversity

Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 99.7k people, from which 81.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 84.5% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (84.2k people).

In 2019, there were 1.08 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (29.3k people) in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.1k White (Hispanic) and 26.5k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Spanish (46,420 speakers), Other Languages of Asia (712 speakers), and Hmong (530 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

Other (Hispanic)
29.3k ± 1.64k
White (Hispanic)
27.1k ± 1.9k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 1.15k

59.7%

Hispanic Population

59.5k people

59.7% of the people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are hispanic (59.5k people).

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

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
46,420 speakers (50.9%)
Other Languages of Asia
712 speakers (0.78%)
Hmong
530 speakers (0.581%)

54.2% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 50.9% of the overall population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are native Spanish speakers. 0.78% speak Other Languages of Asia and 0.581% speak Hmong, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

84.5%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

84.2k people

23.3%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

23.4k people

As of 2019, 84.5% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents (84.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 23.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.6

In 2019, the median age of all people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 29.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents was 30.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
17,951 ± 2,979 people
Myanmar
733 ± 662 people
Dominican Republic
378 ± 476 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 17,951 Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents, followed by Myanmar with 733 and Dominican Republic with 378.

Citizenship

81.7%

2019 Citizenship

81.5%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 81.7% of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 81.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
895 ± 165
Gulf War (2001-)
473 ± 162
Gulf War (1990s)
215 ± 98

Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wisconsin. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wisconsin, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wisconsin across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is $35,519. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

Males in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.16 times higher than the average income of females, which is $33,454. The income inequality in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.366, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI employs 41.6k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (3,509 people), Construction (3,116 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590 people), and the highest paying industries are Postal Service ($84,261), Computer Systems Design ($74,742), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($63,362).

Wages

Median Household Income

$35,519

2019 value

± $1,056

3.64%

1 Year Growth

± 4.76%

Households in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have a median annual income of $35,519, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $34,272 in 2018, which represents a 3.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$38,849

Average Male Salary in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

± $5,145

$33,454

Average Female Salary in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

± $4,457

In 2019, full-time male employees in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI made 1.16 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

Asian
$35,508 ± $25,065
Two or More Races
$35,503 ± $18,215
White
$32,844 ± $4,191

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1 times more than Two or More Races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.366

2019 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

0.381

2018 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI

In 2019, the income inequality in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was 0.366 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.98% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $103,323, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (East) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $91,503 and $85,473.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

32.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI (31.5k out of 97.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Hispanic
20,611 ± 950
White
13,997 ± 830
Other
10,451 ± 725

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

41.6k

2019 Value

0.829%

1 Year growth

± 0.829%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.829%, from 41.2k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, are Cooks (1,702 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,686 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,484 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Cooks (1,702 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,686 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,484 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Drywall installers, ceiling tile installers, & tapers (9.1 times higher than expected), Mail clerks & mail machine operators, except postal service (7.05 times), and Packaging & filling machine operators & tenders (6.72 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Other designers ($110,202), Clinical laboratory technologists & technicians ($65,635), and Software developers ($61,171).

Industries

Employment by Industries

41.6k

2019 Value

0.829%

1 Year growth

± 0.829%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 0.829%, from 41.2k employees to 41.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,509 people), Construction (3,116 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,509 people), Construction (3,116 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of Leather tanning & finishing, & other allied products manufacturing (36.5 times higher than expected), Foundries (17.1 times), and Animal slaughtering & processing (6.65 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Postal Service ($84,261), Computer Systems Design ($74,742), and Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($63,362).

Domestic Trade

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

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $39.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($31.4B) and Motorized vehicles ($28.5B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wisconsin.

$354B

2018 Value in Wisconsin

$594B

Projected 2045 Value in Wisconsin

67.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $354B. This is expected to increase 67.9% to $594B by 2045.

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

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

Illinois
$32.5B
Minnesota
$29.5B
Michigan
$16.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $32.5B, followed by Minnesota with $29.5B and Michigan and $16.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (47.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 47.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (46.5%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

47.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
78.4% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
71.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Dane County, WI
70.2% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 78.4% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wisconsin colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

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.

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.

Education

In 2019, universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI awarded 374 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is skewed towards women, with 500 male students and 648 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are White (297 and 80.5%), followed by Asian (27 and 7.32%), Hispanic or Latino (18 and 4.88%), and Black or African American (15 and 4.07%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Wisconsin Lutheran College (318 and 85%) and Montessori Institute of Milwaukee (56 and 15%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI are Montessori Teacher Education (56 and 15%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (40 and 10.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (33 and 8.82%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $30,406.

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
40 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wisconsin Lutheran College
318 degrees awarded
Montessori Institute of Milwaukee
56 degrees awarded

$30,406

Median Private

In 2019, the Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wisconsin Lutheran College with 318 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

145

Degrees Awarded to Men

229

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 145 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI, which is 0.633 times less than the 229 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
297 degrees awarded
Asian
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was White students. These 297 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 27 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI was $96,600 in 2019, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $93,200 to $96,600, a 3.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is 37%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$96,600

2019 Median

± $3,272

$93,200

2018 Median

± $2,804

In 2019, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew to to $96,600 from the previous year's value of $93,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$35,519

Median Household Income

± $1,056

33.1k

Number of Households

± 1,108

In 2019, the median household income of the 33.1k households in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew to $35,519 from the previous year's value of $34,272.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

37%

2019 Homeownership

37.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 37% of the housing units in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 37.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (68.9%)
Carpooled (16.6%)
Public Transit (6.73%)

In 2019, 68.9% of workers in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.6%) and those who used public transit to get to work (6.73%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (South Central) 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 City (South Central) PUMA, WI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

80.8% of the population of Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 29.6% on employee plans, 37.6% on Medicaid, 4.97% on Medicare, 7.74% on non-group plans, and 0.922% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wisconsin was $8,702 in 2014. This is a 6.26% increase from the previous year ($8,189).

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1267 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 471 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Adams County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.2%). Additionally, Columbia County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (45.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

1,267 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,267 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% decrease from the previous year (1,270 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

$8,702

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wisconsin

$5,159

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,057

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,608

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wisconsin (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.26%, from $8,189 to $8,702.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

19.2%

Uninsured

29.6%

Employer Coverage

37.6%

Medicaid

4.97%

Medicare

7.74%

Non-Group

0.922%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI grew by 3.09% from 18.6% to 19.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Milwaukee City (South Central) PUMA, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.