Wisconsin Poverty Rate
In Wisconsin, an estimated 621,125 of 5,754,788 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Wisconsin is 10.8%.
- How many people in Wisconsin live in poverty?
In Wisconsin, an estimated 621,125 of 5,754,788 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wisconsin compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wisconsin is 15.62% lower than the US average. In Wisconsin, an estimated 10.8% of 5,754,788 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Hispanic
18.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wisconsin
2022
18.6% of 438 thousand people
White
8.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Wisconsin
2022
8.7% of 4.6 million people
Black or African American
26.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wisconsin
2022
26.5% of 336 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
23.1% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Wisconsin
2022
23.1% of 42 thousand people
Asian
11.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Wisconsin
2022
11.5% of 169 thousand people
Some other race
19.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wisconsin
2022
19.6% of 113 thousand people
Two or more races
16.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wisconsin
2022
16.1% of 459 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wisconsin
2022
8.5% of 4.6 million people
Employed
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wisconsin
2022
5.5% of 3 million people
Male
4.4% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wisconsin
2022
4.4% of 1.6 million people
Female
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wisconsin
2022
6.8% of 1.4 million people
Unemployed
29.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wisconsin
2022
29.5% of 85 thousand people
Male
28% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wisconsin
2022
28% of 47 thousand people
Female
31.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wisconsin
2022
31.4% of 38 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wisconsin
2022
6.2% of 3.1 million people
SINGLE PEOPLE
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Wisconsin
2022
21.8% of 1.4 million people
Male
19.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Wisconsin
2022
19.5% of 675 thousand people
Female
24% Poverty Rate for single women in Wisconsin
2022
24% of 683 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
10.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wisconsin
2022
10.5%
18 to 24 years
39.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wisconsin
2022
39.6% of 205 thousand people
25 to 34 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wisconsin
2022
13.6% of 272 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wisconsin
2022
16.7% of 149 thousand people
45 to 54 years
18.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wisconsin
2022
18.4% of 148 thousand people
55 to 64 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wisconsin
2022
23% of 216 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wisconsin
2022
19.7% of 190 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wisconsin
2022
3% of 617 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36.4% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wisconsin
2022
36.4% of 300 thousand people
Did not work
38% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wisconsin
2022
38% of 441 thousand people
75 years and over
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wisconsin
2022
19.1% of 172 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wisconsin
2022
10.2% of 4.7 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wisconsin
2022
1.9% of 2.2 million people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
15.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wisconsin
2022
15.3% of 1.1 million people
Did not work
19% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wisconsin
2022
19% of 1.4 million people
Under 18 years
12.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wisconsin
2022
12.7% of 1.2 million people
Under 5 years
13.8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wisconsin
2022
13.8% of 306 thousand people
60 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wisconsin
2022
9.6% of 1.5 million people
65 years and over
9.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wisconsin
2022
9.6% of 1.1 million people
5 to 17 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wisconsin
2022
12.4% of 919 thousand people
18 to 64 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wisconsin
2022
10.3% of 3.5 million people
18 to 34 years
14.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wisconsin
2022
14.4% of 1.2 million people
35 to 64 years
8.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wisconsin
2022
8.1% of 2.2 million people
Related children of householder under 18 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wisconsin
2022
12.4% of 1.2 million people
Population 25 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wisconsin
2022
8.9% of 4 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wisconsin
2022
12.4% of 1.2 million people
Less than high school graduate
22.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wisconsin
2022
22.9% of 256 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wisconsin
2022
3.9% of 1.4 million people
Some college, associate's degree
8.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wisconsin
2022
8.1% of 1.2 million people
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