This was 6.7 percent lower than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 20,857.
91.8 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in South Milwaukee for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 1,233 | 8.2 |
Regular high school diploma | 4,769 | 31.7 |
GED or alternative credential | 759 | 5 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 1,140 | 7.6 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,861 | 12.4 |
Associate's degree | 1,667 | 11.1 |
Bachelor's degree | 2,545 | 16.9 |
Master's degree | 870 | 5.8 |
Professional school degree | 103 | 0.7 |
Doctorate degree | 91 | 0.6 |