South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee: city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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South Milwaukee is a city located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,156 and a population density of 1,686 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,673 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about South Milwaukee
| Population | 20,673 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Milwaukee County |
| Postal code | 53172 |
| Phone Area Codes | 414 |
| Area | 12.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.9106,-87.8606 |
| Altitude | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:08:34 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,647 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.34% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 51℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
South Milwaukee is located at 42°54'38"N 87°51'38"W (42.9105700, -87.8606400).
South Milwaukee map
Weather
Rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and h...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of South Milwaukee decreased by 2.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,156 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,181 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,221 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,260 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,279 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,252 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,123 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,928 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,781 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,696 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,673 | -0.11% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in South Milwaukee
1Grant Park
100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, United States View details
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2Seven Bridges
Seven Bridges Trail, South Milwaukee, WI 53172, United States View details
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People born in South Milwaukee (7)
People born in South Milwaukee, including United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Gary George Wetzel, politician Greg Brower, politician Jeffrey Plale, .
More notable people
- Phil Sobocinski (American football player) he was born in 06/12/1940
- Reginald Lisowski (American professional wrestler) he was born in 11/07/1926
- Jackie Kashian (American stand-up comedian) she was born in 20/07/1965
- Roberta A. Pellant (Author, Speaker, Professor, Consultant) she was born in 23/06/1965
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to South Milwaukee, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 448798 | Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee | Milwaukee (WI) | 53221 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to South Milwaukee, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| GLN | Glenview station | 1116 Depot St. | RAIL |
| SHB | Sheboygan, Wisconsin | 830 Pennsylvania Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to South Milwaukee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| South Milwauk Post Office | South Milwaukee (WI) | 53172 |
Other cities in Milwaukee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| West Allis | 59,748 | The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Wauwatosa | 48,084 | A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Oak Creek | 36,469 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Franklin | 36,222 | Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Cudahy | 18,077 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greendale | 14,127 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,110 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Shorewood | 13,117 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Brown Deer | 12,191 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Francis | 9,725 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Hales Corners | 7,553 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Fox Point | 6,628 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| West Milwaukee | 4,090 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| River Hills | 1,575 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greenfield | 1,000 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
Distance to Other Cities
South Milwaukee distances to largest Wisconsin cities