South Milwaukee, WI Demographics

A map of South Milwaukee's Population by Race

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin had a population of 20,795 in 2020. It was 77.2% White, 3.3% Black, 1.5% Asian, 13.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Milwaukee, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is the 40th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

South Milwaukee's White Population

16,062 residents of South Milwaukee identify as White, or 77.2%. This makes the White share of the population of South Milwaukee roughly similar to the White share of the population of Wisconsin (78.6% White). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #727 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is more White than neighboring Cudahy (73.4% White), Oak Creek (76.2% White), and St. Francis (77% White). South Milwaukee is less White than neighboring Caledonia (81.5% White), and Greendale (82.4% White).

South Milwaukee's Black Population

684 residents of South Milwaukee identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Milwaukee roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wisconsin (6.2% Black). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #45 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is more Black than neighboring Caledonia (3.2% Black), and Greendale (1.5% Black). South Milwaukee is less Black than neighboring Cudahy (4.1% Black), Oak Creek (3.4% Black), and St. Francis (3.4% Black).

South Milwaukee's Asian Population

318 residents of South Milwaukee identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Milwaukee roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wisconsin (3% Asian). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #125 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is less Asian than neighboring Cudahy (1.6% Asian), Oak Creek (6.9% Asian), St. Francis (1.9% Asian), Caledonia (1.7% Asian), and Greendale (4.2% Asian).

South Milwaukee's Hispanic Population

2,704 residents of South Milwaukee identify as Hispanic, or 13.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Milwaukee slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wisconsin (7.6% Hispanic). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #46 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Creek (9.4% Hispanic), St. Francis (12.5% Hispanic), Caledonia (8.7% Hispanic), and Greendale (7.8% Hispanic). South Milwaukee is less Hispanic than neighboring Cudahy (15.4% Hispanic).

South Milwaukee's Native American/Other Population

205 residents of South Milwaukee identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Milwaukee roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wisconsin (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #210 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Creek (0.7% Native American/Other), Caledonia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Greendale (0.6% Native American/Other). South Milwaukee is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Francis (1.1% Native American/Other).

South Milwaukee's Multiracial Population

822 residents of South Milwaukee identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Milwaukee roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wisconsin (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 804 places in Wisconsin, South Milwaukee is ranked #179 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Milwaukee is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Creek (3.5% Multiracial), and Greendale (3.4% Multiracial). South Milwaukee is less Multiracial than neighboring Cudahy (4.4% Multiracial), St. Francis (4.1% Multiracial), and Caledonia (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.