Population 9,474 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Francis
Household size in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.06 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.00 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.72 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
St. Francis is a place of small households, averaging 1.72 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.13 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. St. Francis has the smallest households of any Wisconsin city with 5,000+ people.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.2 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.9 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.2, St. Francis is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.1% of households in St. Francis, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. St. Francis has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in St. Francis
Renters in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.7% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.5% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in St. Francis than nationally: 45.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 43.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the south. Only six of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in St. Francis: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Milwaukee area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.5 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
St. Francis is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $676 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $795 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,036 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
Rent in St. Francis runs $1,036 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $331 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in St. Francis
Bachelor's degrees in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in St. Francis than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.3% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.5% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in St. Francis is above the national rate: 93.5% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in St. Francis
| Period | St. Francis | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in St. Francis has been low: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
St. Francis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis | 1.72 | 52.2 | 6.1% | 45.3% | 5.8% | 1966 | $1,036 | 30.5% | 93.5% | 3.2% |
| Cudahy | 2.18 | 42.9 | 12.5% | 38.3% | 5.7% | 1962 | $985 | 28.4% | 93.3% | 2.3% |
| South Milwaukee | 2.46 | 40.5 | 11.8% | 33.2% | 6.4% | 1957 | $1,049 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 4.0% |
| West Milwaukee | 2.15 | 32.8 | 19.1% | 66.2% | 7.5% | 1949 | $962 | 19.4% | 91.7% | 1.9% |
| Oak Creek | 2.44 | 39.7 | 6.6% | 42.5% | 3.8% | 1990 | $1,454 | 40.2% | 95.0% | 1.2% |
| Greenfield | 2.18 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 45.5% | 4.6% | 1974 | $1,213 | 33.8% | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Greendale | 2.37 | 41.7 | 12.6% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 1966 | $1,295 | 46.0% | 96.6% | 2.2% |
| Milwaukee area | 2.45 | 39.8 | 12.2% | 39.6% | 7.2% | 1968 | $1,290 | 39.2% | 92.2% | 4.0% |
| West Allis | 2.13 | 40.6 | 12.7% | 44.7% | 7.7% | 1956 | $1,004 | 29.7% | 92.3% | 4.0% |
| Franklin | 2.54 | 43.7 | 7.2% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 1988 | $1,426 | 44.8% | 95.2% | 3.4% |
| Shorewood | 2.10 | 40.0 | 6.0% | 54.5% | 5.0% | 1945 | $1,364 | 74.9% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up St. Francis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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