Poverty Rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 154,242 of 902,324 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is 17.1%.
- How many people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin live in poverty?
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 154,242 of 902,324 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin compare to the average for Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is 59.81% higher than the Wisconsin average. In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 17.1% of 902,324 people live in poverty. In Wisconsin, 10.7% of 5,763,986 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is 35.71% higher than the US average. In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 17.1% of 902,324 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- 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.
Under 18 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
23.6% of 213 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
24.4% of 57 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
23.4% of 156 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
23.6% of 213 thousand people
18 to 64 years
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
14.9% of 550 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
17% of 223 thousand people
35 to 64 years
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
13.4% of 327 thousand people
60 years and over
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
15.5% of 187 thousand people
65 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
14.9% of 136 thousand people
White
10.5% Poverty Rate for White people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
10.5% of 448 thousand people
Black or African American
26.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
26.3% of 229 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
23.5% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
23.5% of 7 thousand people
Asian
13.7% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
13.7% of 45 thousand people
Some other race
18.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
18.6% of 48 thousand people
Two or more races
23.3% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
23.3% of 122 thousand people
Hispanic
22.8% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
22.8% of 156 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
10.4% of 428 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
13.8% of 609 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
28.1% of 62 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
19.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
19.2% of 162 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
13.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
13.8% of 165 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
5.8% of 220 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
8.3% of 475 thousand people
Employed
7.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
7.1% of 456 thousand people
Male
5.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
5.9% of 233 thousand people
Female
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
8.3% of 223 thousand people
Unemployed
37.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
37.7% of 19 thousand people
Male
34.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
34.6% of 9 thousand people
Female
40.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
40.7% of 9 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
14.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
14.9% of 712 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
2.9% of 331 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
20.1% of 159 thousand people
Did not work
29.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
29.2% of 221 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
24.6% of 246 thousand people
Male
22.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
22.7% of 121 thousand people
Female
26.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
26.4% of 125 thousand people
18 to 24 years
39.1% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
39.1% of 29 thousand people
25 to 34 years
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
15.7% of 62 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
21.2% of 34 thousand people
45 to 54 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
21.7% of 29 thousand people
55 to 64 years
31.2% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
31.2% of 36 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
25.3% of 33 thousand people
75 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
27.1% of 23 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
2.6% of 120 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
38% of 52 thousand people
Did not work
50.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
50.9% of 74 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2023
16.8%
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