Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2023 Population

94,457

0.189% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

29.1

0.345% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

36.2%

3.59% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$34,302

8.16% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$119,300

11.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

37,504

1.95% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI had a population of 94.5k people with a median age of 29.1 and a median household income of $34,302. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI grew from 94,279 to 94,457, a 0.189% increase and its median household income grew from $31,715 to $34,302, a 8.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (61.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (21.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.62%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.49%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.38%).

11.2% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central 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.

96.4% of the residents in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are Marquette University (3,757 degrees awarded in 2022) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (2,697 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was $119,300, and the homeownership rate was 26.5%.

Most people in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was 1 car per household.

Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI borders Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee East Side & Northern Suburbs PUMA, WI, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee North Central PUMA, WI, and Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI is home to a population of 94.5k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.44% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (5.14k people).

In 2023, there were 2.87 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (57.7k people) in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.37k 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--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are Spanish (4,408 households), Hmong (1,353 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (700 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,181

Women

50.6%

46,964

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 95,145 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was 96.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
57.7k ± 2.31k
White (Non-Hispanic)
20.1k ± 1.02k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
4.37k ± 777

8.46%

Hispanic Population

7.99k people

8.46% of the people in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are hispanic (7.99k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
823 ± 701 people
Laos
678 ± 637 people
Thailand
417 ± 500 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 823 Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI residents, followed by Laos with 678 and Thailand with 417.

Foreign-Born Population

5.44%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.14k people

5.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.38k people

As of 2023, 5.44% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI residents (5.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was 5.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,408 households (5.05%)
Hmong
1,353 households (1.55%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
700 households (0.802%)

11.2% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was Spanish. 5.05% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
514 ± 175
Vietnam
487 ± 167
Gulf War (1990s)
433 ± 149

Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI employs 37.5k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are Restaurants & Food Services (2,680 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,040 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,839 people), and the highest paying industries are Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services ($135,887), Legal services ($97,572), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($88,773).

Males in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,935. The income inequality in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,482

Women

55.5%

16,402

Men

44.5%

The workforce of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI in 2020 was 36,884 people, with 55.5% woman, and 44.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI.

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Occupations

37.5k

2022 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 36.8k employees to 37.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, are Personal care aides (1,803 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (1,403 people), and Customer service representatives (1,397 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.5k

2022 Value

1.95%

1 Year growth

± 1.95%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 1.95%, from 36.8k employees to 37.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,680 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,040 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,839 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,047

Median earning men ± $2,353

$30,331

Median earning women ± $1,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($62,837), Information ($53,942), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,868).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,767), Construction ($52,757), and Wholesale Trade ($50,871).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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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 Representative Elections

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 2022, universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI awarded 6,454 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 9,742 male students and 13,636 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are White (3,740 and 59%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (962 and 15.2%), Black or African American (729 and 11.5%), and Asian (459 and 7.24%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Marquette University (3,757 and 58.2%) and Milwaukee Area Technical College (2,697 and 41.8%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI are Registered Nursing (564 and 8.74%), General Business Administration & Management (251 and 3.89%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (223 and 3.46%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $45,860.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 23,378 (41.7% men and 58.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 23,378 students enrolled in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,695 records, of which 55.4% were women and 44.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biomedical Sciences
192 degrees awarded
General Finance
175 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
164 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was General Biomedical Sciences with 192 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Marquette University
3,757 degrees awarded
Milwaukee Area Technical College
2,697 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Marquette University with 3,757 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,694 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI, which is 0.716 times less than the 3,760 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,740 degrees mean that there were 3.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 962 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,860) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($810) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,580) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.669% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.22% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23k), Some college (19.2k), and Secondary Education (13.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was $119,300 in 2023, which is 0.393 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $107,300 to $119,300, a 11.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI is 26.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 22.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI is $34,302. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

Housing

Property

$119,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,211

$10,253

Median Property Taxes

±$698

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--City of Milwaukee Central 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--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

26.5%

Homeownership

2023

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 26.5% of the housing units in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 26.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was Waukesha County--West and South Cities, Towns and Villages PUMA, WI with a value of $116,493, followed by Waukesha County--Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Elm Grove & Butler PUMA, WI and Dane County--Cities of Fitchburg & Verona and other near-S/SW/W/NW suburban MCDs PUMA, WI, with respective values of $108,281 and $104,087.

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

Household Income

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

$34,302

Median Household Income

± $1,567

38.7k

Number of Households

± 1,397

In 2023, the median household income of the 38.7k households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI grew to $34,302 from the previous year's value of $31,715.

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee 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.

Wage Distribution

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI

0.416

2021 Wage GINI in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI

In 2022, the income inequality in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.75% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (57.7%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Public Transit (10.9%)

In 2023, 57.7% of workers in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.9%).

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.

Commute Time

22.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (22.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee 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 County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

36.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI (32.1k out of 88.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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.

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.

Health

92% of the population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 33.7% on employee plans, 42.8% on Medicaid, 5.58% on Medicare, 9.24% on non-group plans, and 0.605% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1242 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1255 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1384 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 423 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,242 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,242 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,255 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 31.6% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.04%

Uninsured

33.7%

Employer Coverage

42.8%

Medicaid

5.58%

Medicare

9.24%

Non-Group

0.605%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee Central PUMA, WI declined by 2.93% from 8.28% to 8.04%.

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