Poverty Rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an estimated 133,250 of 558,290 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 23.9%.
- How many people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin live in poverty?
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an estimated 133,250 of 558,290 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin compare to the average for Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 123.36% higher than the Wisconsin average. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an estimated 23.9% of 558,290 people live in poverty. In Wisconsin, 10.7% of 5,763,986 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 89.68% higher than the US average. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an estimated 23.9% of 558,290 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
32.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
32.3% of 138 thousand people
Under 5 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
36.6% of 35 thousand people
5 to 17 years
30.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
30.8% of 103 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
32.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
32.2% of 138 thousand people
18 to 64 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
19.2% of 341 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
20.7% of 152 thousand people
35 to 64 years
18% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
18% of 189 thousand people
60 years and over
18.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
18.2% of 96 thousand people
65 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
16.6% of 68 thousand people
White
14.2% Poverty Rate for White people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
14.2% of 181 thousand people
Black or African American
27.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
27.9% of 203 thousand people
Asian
15.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
15.7% of 30 thousand people
Some other race
19.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
19.4% of 36 thousand people
Two or more races
27.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
27.7% of 91 thousand people
Hispanic
24.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
24.9% of 122 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
14.4% of 168 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
17.6% of 352 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
29.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
29.7% of 51 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
21.8% of 106 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
17.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
17.5% of 96 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
6.9% of 99 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
11.4% of 283 thousand people
Employed
9.9% Poverty Rate for employed people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
9.9% of 269 thousand people
Male
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
8.5% of 135 thousand people
Female
11.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
11.3% of 134 thousand people
Unemployed
38.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
38.9% of 15 thousand people
Male
34.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
34.1% of 7 thousand people
Female
43.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
43.5% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
18.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
18.8% of 426 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
4.1% of 190 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
25.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
25.3% of 102 thousand people
Did not work
34.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
34.5% of 134 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
28.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
28.8% of 154 thousand people
Male
28% Poverty Rate for single men in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
28% of 77 thousand people
Female
29.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
29.6% of 76 thousand people
18 to 24 years
41.8% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
41.8% of 21 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
18.6% of 40 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
23.6% of 23 thousand people
45 to 54 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
27.3% of 18 thousand people
55 to 64 years
39.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
39.3% of 21 thousand people
65 to 74 years
30.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
30.4% of 19 thousand people
75 years and over
30.2% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
30.2% of 11 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
3% of 72 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
41.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
41.5% of 38 thousand people
Did not work
59.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
59.8% of 44 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
22% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2023
22%
Poverty Rate by City around Milwaukee County
- Bayside, Wisconsin 7.6% of 4,506 people.
- Brookfield, Wisconsin 3% of 40,871 people.
- Brown Deer, Wisconsin 10.4% of 12,578 people.
- Butler, Wisconsin 9.3% of 1,864 people.
- Caledonia, Wisconsin 5% of 25,206 people.