18.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Population 16 years and over

18.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Population 16 years and over poverty in Milwaukee, Wisconsin compared

How does Milwaukee, Wisconsin compare to other Wisconsin and National averages?

  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    18.8%

  • Wisconsin

    10.1% (-46% lower than Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

  • National average

    11.6% (-38% lower than Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

18.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Historical Timeline

18.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin historical data

  • 2015 - 22.5%

    The 2015 22.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 22.6%

    The 2016 increase to 22.6% from 2015 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 22.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 22.2% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 21.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 21.5% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 19.3% from 2018 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 21.4%

    The 2021 increase to 21.4% from 2019 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 19.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 19.6% from 2021 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 18.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 18.8% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Milwaukee, Wisconsin Poverty dataset.