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South Milwaukee School District
South Milwaukee School District is a unified school district in Wisconsin with a community population of 20,442. The median household income is $73,427 and the median age is 40.2.
20,442
Population
4236
People / sq mi
$73,427
Median Income
40.2
Median Age
South Milwaukee School District covers 5 sq mi of land at 4235.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,427
Median Household Income
$36,937
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$235,700
Median Home Value
$1,014
Median Rent
66.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.0%
High School+
29.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Milwaukee School District serves a community with a population of 20,442 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Wisconsin.
The median household income in South Milwaukee School District is $73,427, with a per capita income of $36,937. The poverty rate is 9.8%.
South Milwaukee School District is 81.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In South Milwaukee School District, 94.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in South Milwaukee School District is $235,700, with a median rent of $1,014. The homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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Data for South Milwaukee School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5514040).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.