Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

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2020 Population

120,293

0.718% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

36.5

2.14% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

12.6%

5.56% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,741

3.77% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$154,000

3.63% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

60,370

0.36% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI had a population of 120k people with a median age of 36.5 and a median household income of $59,741. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI grew from 119,436 to 120,293, a 0.718% increase and its median household income grew from $57,568 to $59,741, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.7%), White (Hispanic) (13.2%), Other (Hispanic) (9.24%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.22%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%).

25.4% of the households in Milwaukee City (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.

91.9% of the residents in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Alverno College (618 degrees awarded in 2020) and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee (38 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was $154,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.4%. Most people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Wisconsin

Diversity

Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is home to a population of 120k people, from which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.1% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (15.7k people).

In 2020, there were 4.68 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74.2k people) in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.9k White (Hispanic) and 11.1k Other (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 City (South) PUMA, WI are Spanish (19,778 households), Other Languages of Asia (1,763 households), and Arabic (1,651 households).

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
74.2k ± 1.9k
White (Hispanic)
15.9k ± 1.13k
Other (Hispanic)
11.1k ± 1.53k

26.5%

Hispanic Population

31.9k people

26.5% of the people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are hispanic (31.9k people).

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,778 households (17.7%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,763 households (1.58%)
Arabic
1,651 households (1.48%)

25.4% of the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Spanish. 17.7% of the households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.7k people

12.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2020, 13.1% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents (15.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 36.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are getting getting younger. In 2019, the average age of all Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents was 37.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,726 ± 1,956 people
Myanmar
1,396 ± 912 people
Pakistan
1,251 ± 864 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 6,726 Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents, followed by Myanmar with 1,396 and Pakistan with 1,251.

Citizenship

91.9%

2020 Citizenship

91.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 91.9% of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 91.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,802 ± 210
Gulf War (2001-)
895 ± 197
Korea
487 ± 128

Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.01 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.

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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

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

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) PUMA, WI is $59,741. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

Males in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,513. The income inequality in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.385, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI employs 60.4k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (4,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,189 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,133 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($88,657), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($87,439), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($81,060).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,741

2020 value

± $1,748

3.77%

1 Year Growth

± 3.78%

Households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have a median annual income of $59,741, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $57,568 in 2019, which represents a 3.77% annual growth.

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

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$56,986

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

± $7,075

$46,513

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

± $4,640

In 2020, full-time male employees in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI made 1.23 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Milwaukee City (South) 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) PUMA, WI

Black
$63,022 ± $49,678
White
$46,537 ± $4,101
Two or More Races
$46,074 ± $23,622

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI workers was Black. These workers were paid 1.35 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

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

Wage Distribution

0.385

2020 Wage GINI in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI

0.368

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

In 2020, the income inequality in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was 0.385 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.44% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Milwaukee City (South) 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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Waukesha County (West) PUMA, WI with a value of $100,909, followed by Waukesha County (East) PUMA, WI and Dane County (West) PUMA, WI, with respective values of $93,026 and $83,124.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI (15k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

White
8,349 ± 675
Hispanic
4,383 ± 530
Asian
2,085 ± 460

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

60.4k

2020 Value

−0.36%

1 Year decline

± −0.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.36%, from 60.6k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,833 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,580 people), and Registered nurses (1,485 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,833 people), Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,580 people), and Registered nurses (1,485 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of residents working as Weighers, measurers, checkers, & samplers, recordkeeping (5.38 times higher than expected), Food processing workers, all other (5.12 times), and Computer numerically controlled tool operators and programmers (4.7 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Sales managers ($138,739), Clergy ($110,713), and Software developers ($103,233).

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k

2020 Value

−0.36%

1 Year decline

± −0.36%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined at a rate of −0.36%, from 60.6k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,189 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,133 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee City (South) 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) PUMA, WI, by number of employees, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,477 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,189 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,133 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has an unusually high number of Foundries (9.56 times higher than expected), Printing & related support activities (4.51 times), and Drinking places, alcoholic beverages (3.72 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, by average salary, are Computer Systems Design ($88,657), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($87,439), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($81,060).

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 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $42.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.6B) and Machinery ($37.1B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$365B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$615B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

68.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $365B. This is expected to increase 68.3% to $615B by 2050.

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
$36.6B
Minnesota
$18.2B
Michigan
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $36.6B, followed by Minnesota with $18.2B and Michigan and $17.7B.

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

Civics

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%). The most partisan county was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. 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) PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wisconsin.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Wisconsin

49.4% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee County, WI
81.9% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Dane County, WI
75.5% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Florence County, WI
72.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wisconsin was Menominee County, WI with 81.9% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. 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 2020, universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI awarded 656 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is skewed towards women, with 115 male students and 1,905 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are White (381 and 58.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (117 and 17.9%), Black or African American (107 and 16.4%), and Two or More Races (23 and 3.52%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Alverno College (618 and 94.2%) and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee (38 and 5.79%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (88 and 13.4%), Middle School Education & Teaching (47 and 7.16%), and Family Practice Nurse (39 and 5.95%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $29,808.

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
19 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
27 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was Elementary Education & Teaching with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Alverno College
618 degrees awarded
Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee
38 degrees awarded

$29,808

Median Private

In 2020, the Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alverno College with 618 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

614

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 42 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI, which is 0.0684 times less than the 614 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
381 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American
107 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was White students. These 381 degrees mean that there were 3.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 117 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI was $154,000 in 2020, which is 0.67 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $148,600 to $154,000, a 3.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is 60.4%, which is lower than the national average of 64.4%. People in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$154,000

2020 Median

± $1,759

$148,600

2019 Median

± $1,664

In 2020, the median property value in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI grew to to $154,000 from the previous year's value of $148,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Milwaukee City (South) 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) PUMA, WI the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$59,741

Median Household Income

± $1,748

47.9k

Number of Households

± 1,593

In 2020, the median household income of the 47.9k households in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI grew to $59,741 from the previous year's value of $57,568.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee City (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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

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

Rent vs Own

60.4%

2020 Homeownership

60.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 60.4% of the housing units in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (4.72%)

In 2020, 78.6% of workers in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (4.72%).

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) 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) PUMA, WI have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

92.1% of the population of Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 52% on employee plans, 19.3% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 9.69% on non-group plans, and 0.945% 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

7.9%

Uninsured

52%

Employer Coverage

19.3%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

9.69%

Non-Group

0.945%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee City (South) PUMA, WI declined by 1.1% from 7.99% to 7.9%.

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