Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI

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2023 Population

102,651

0.609% 1-year decline

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

30.7

1.32% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

26.5%

0.297% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$47,417

3% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$149,500

11.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

45,735

10% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI had a population of 103k people with a median age of 30.7 and a median household income of $47,417. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI declined from 103,280 to 102,651, a −0.609% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,035 to $47,417, a 3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are Two+ (Hispanic) (28.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.6%), Other (Hispanic) (17.7%), White (Hispanic) (12%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.16%).

55.4% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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.

81.8% of the residents in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are Wisconsin Lutheran College (293 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was $149,500, and the homeownership rate was 38.2%.

Most people in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI is home to a population of 103k people, from which 81.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 24.4% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI residents were born outside of the country (25k people).

In 2023, there were 1.12 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (29.4k people) in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 18.2k 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 County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are Spanish (49,785 households), Hmong (696 households), and Other Languages of Asia (504 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,406

Women

48.7%

53,049

Men

51.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 103,455 inhabitants, with 51.3% men, and 48.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

81.8%

2023 Citizenship

83.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 81.8% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was 83.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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 South Central PUMA, WI

Two+ (Hispanic)
29.4k ± 1.96k
White (Non-Hispanic)
26.3k ± 1.34k
Other (Hispanic)
18.2k ± 1.66k

60.2%

Hispanic Population

61.8k people

60.2% of the people in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are hispanic (61.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
19,001 ± 3,058 people
El Salvador
538 ± 568 people
Myanmar
463 ± 527 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was Mexico, the natal country of 19,001 Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI residents, followed by El Salvador with 538 and Myanmar with 463.

Foreign-Born Population

24.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

25k people

23%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

23.7k people

As of 2023, 24.4% of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI residents (25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was 23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
49,785 households (51.8%)
Hmong
696 households (0.725%)
Other Languages of Asia
504 households (0.525%)

55.4% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher 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 South Central PUMA, WI was Spanish. 51.8% of the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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

Vietnam
615 ± 212
Gulf War (2001-)
518 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
261 ± 96

Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.19 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI employs 45.7k people. The largest industries in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are Construction (3,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,956 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,929 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($89,617), Computer Systems Design ($88,721), and Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($86,116).

Males in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,523. The income inequality in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,783

Women

46.4%

22,868

Men

53.6%

The workforce of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI in 2020 was 42,651 people, with 46.4% woman, and 53.6% men.

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

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Occupations

45.7k

2022 Value

10%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 10%, from 41.6k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,992 people), Cooks (1,718 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,503 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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

45.7k

2022 Value

10%

1 Year growth

± 10%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI grew at a rate of 10%, from 41.6k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, are Construction (3,134 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,956 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (1,929 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, though some of these residents may live in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,317

Median earning men ± $1,305

$29,902

Median earning women ± $1,626

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,591), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,294), and Information ($47,926).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,664), Wholesale Trade ($49,068), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,705).

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 South 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 South Central PUMA, WI awarded 293 degrees. The student population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 483 male students and 603 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are White (247 and 84.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22 and 7.53%), Black or African American (15 and 5.14%), and Two or More Races (7 and 2.4%).

The largest universities in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI by number of degrees awarded are Wisconsin Lutheran College (293 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI are General Biological Sciences (26 and 8.87%), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (23 and 7.85%), and General Psychology (21 and 7.17%).

The median tuition cost in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI for private four year colleges is $33,210.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,086 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,086 students enrolled in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 794 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
26 degrees awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was General Biological Sciences with 26 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Wisconsin Lutheran College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

293 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wisconsin Lutheran College with 293 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 125 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI, which is 0.744 times less than the 168 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 247 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 22 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 ($33,210) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($552) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) 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, 2.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.15% 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 South Central PUMA, WI in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (24.5k), Secondary Education (19.6k), and Primary Education (17.4k).

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 South Central PUMA, WI was $149,500 in 2023, which is 0.493 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $134,600 to $149,500, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI is 38.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI is $47,417. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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

$149,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,620

$13,761

Median Property Taxes

±$767

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 South 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 South Central PUMA, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.2%

Homeownership

2023

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 38.2% of the housing units in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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 South 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 South 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.

$47,417

Median Household Income

± $1,914

36.1k

Number of Households

± 1,376

In 2023, the median household income of the 36.1k households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI grew to $47,417 from the previous year's value of $46,035.

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

Wage Distribution

0.389

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

0.381

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

In 2022, the income inequality in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.97% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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 South Central PUMA, WI in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.3%)
Carpooled (15.6%)
Worked At Home (7.4%)

In 2023, 66.3% of workers in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.6%) and those who worked at home (7.4%).

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

21.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.19% of the workforce in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South 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 South Central PUMA, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee 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 County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI (26.6k out of 101k 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 Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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

80.5% of the population of Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 37.9% on Medicaid, 6.38% on Medicare, 6.5% on non-group plans, and 0.922% 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 31.4% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.09% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

19.5%

Uninsured

28.8%

Employer Coverage

37.9%

Medicaid

6.38%

Medicare

6.5%

Non-Group

0.922%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Milwaukee County--City of Milwaukee South Central PUMA, WI declined by 0.463% from 19.6% to 19.5%.

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