What is the poverty rate in Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Wisconsin is 12.3%. One out of every 8.1 residents of Wisconsin lives in poverty.
How many people in Wisconsin live in poverty?
692,719 of 5,612,611 residents reported income levels below the poverty line in the last year.
How does the Poverty Rate in Wisconsin compare to the national average?
Wisconsin ranks 19th in Poverty Rate at 12.3%(poverty rankings by state).The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin is moderately lower than the national average of 14.6%.
The Poverty Rate for men who live in Wisconsin is 11.2%.
The Poverty Rate for women who live in Wisconsin is 13.5%.
310,220 of 2,779,960 males in Wisconsin live below the poverty line.
382,499 of 2,832,651 females in Wisconsin live below the poverty line.
Year | Poverty Rate | YoY % Change | National |
---|---|---|---|
2010 |
13.2% | 15.3% | |
2011 |
13.1% | 1.0% | 15.9% |
2012 |
13.2% | 1.0% | 15.9% |
2013 |
13.5% | 2.0% | 15.8% |
2014 |
13.2% | 2.0% | 15.5% |
2015 |
12.1% | 9.0% | 14.7% |
2016 |
11.8% | 2.0% | 14.0% |
2017 |
11.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% |
Race | Population | Poverty Rate | National Poverty Rate | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|
Black |
346,462 |
34.3% | 25.2% | 6.0% |
American Indian |
47,524 |
28.1% | 26.8% | 0.8% |
Asian |
148,224 |
18.0% | 11.9% | 2.6% |
Pacific Islander |
1,772 |
22.8% | 19.0% | 0.0% |
Other |
109,209 |
26.9% | 23.8% | 1.9% |
Two Or More Races |
124,994 |
23.5% | 18.4% | 2.2% |
White |
4,604,848 |
9.2% | 10.3% | 79.9% |
Hispanic |
371,053 |
24.8% | 22.2% | 6.4% |
The Poverty Rate of black residents in Wisconsin is the same as than the national average. 118,842 of 346,462 black Wisconsinites live below the poverty line. Approximately 6.0% of the total population of Wisconsin are black.
The Poverty Rate of asian residents in Wisconsin is dramatically higher than the national average of 11.9%. 26,682 of 148,224 asian Wisconsinites live below the poverty line. Approximately 2.6% of the total population of Wisconsin are asian.
The Poverty Rate of white residents in Wisconsin is dramatically lower than the national average of 10.3%. 421,484 of 4,604,848 white Wisconsinites live below the poverty line. Approximately 79.9% of the total population of Wisconsin are white.
The Poverty Rate of hispanic residents in Wisconsin is the same as than the national average. 92,172 of 371,053 hispanic Wisconsinites live below the poverty line. Approximately 6.4% of the total population of Wisconsin are hispanic.
Understanding where poverty hits hardest in Wisconsin can be better understood by segmenting poverty by whether or not the resident is in school or not.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in school is slightly lower than the national average of 20.1%. This translates to 254,888 of 1,362,226 Wisconsinites enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 23.6% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently enrolled in school.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents not enrolled in school is meaningfully lower than the national average of 12.2%. This translates to 398,870 of 4,053,936 Wisconsinites not enrolled in school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 70.3% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently not enrolled in school.
Poverty for younger ages in Wisconsin is seen as the most undesirable for the future of the community.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in nursery school is significantly lower than the national average of 18.0%. This translates to 10,146 of 73,840 Wisconsinites enrolled in nursery school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.3% of the total population of Wisconsin is currently enrolled in nursery school.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) is meaningfully lower than the national average of 21.2%. This translates to 49,503 of 281,561 Wisconsinites enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.9% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently enrolled in elementary school(grades 1-4).
Poverty for developing children and young adults in Wisconsin can have drastic impacts on graduation and college attendance rates.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) is meaningfully lower than the national average of 19.0%. This translates to 41,862 of 286,382 Wisconsinites enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 5.0% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently enrolled in middle school(grade 5-8).
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) is meaningfully lower than the national average of 17.7%. This translates to 42,116 of 299,659 Wisconsinites enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 5.2% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12).
Adult students in college, graduate or professional schools generally bring employers, revenue and higher living wages post-graduation and are seen as a positive to the community.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in undergraduate school is meaningfully higher than the national average of 23.4%. This translates to 83,523 of 277,233 Wisconsinites enrolled in undergraduate school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 4.8% of the total population of Wisconsin are currently enrolled in undergraduate school.
The Poverty Rate of Wisconsin residents enrolled in graduate or professional school is slightly higher than the national average of 17.2%. This translates to 11,150 of 61,488 Wisconsinites enrolled in graduate or professional school living below the poverty line within the past year. Approximately 1.1% of the total population of Wisconsin is currently enrolled in graduate or professional school.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Wisconsin who were born citizens of the United States is 12.1%.
The Poverty Rate for residents of Wisconsin who were born citizens of a country other than the US is 17.9%.
Of the 5,336,779 residents of Wisconsin who were born citizens of the United States, 643,219 (12.1%) had income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
Conversely, 49,500 (17.9%) of 275,832 residents of Wisconsin who were born citizens of a country other than the US reported income levels below the poverty line within the past year.
City | Rank | Poverty Rate | Population |
---|---|---|---|
Allouez |
72nd |
5.0% | 13,898 |
Appleton |
233rd |
11.6% | 73,832 |
Ashwaubenon |
190th |
9.4% | 17,141 |
Baraboo |
305th |
15.6% | 12,080 |
Beaver Dam |
220th |
11.1% | 16,346 |
Bellevue |
227th |
11.3% | 15,373 |
Beloit |
369th |
24.8% | 36,733 |
Brookfield |
28th |
3.5% | 37,943 |
Brown Deer |
102nd |
6.2% | 12,076 |
Burlington |
193rd |
9.6% | 10,652 |
Caledonia |
84th |
5.4% | 24,803 |
Cedarburg |
136th |
7.2% | 11,499 |
Chippewa Falls |
329th |
17.7% | 13,920 |
Cudahy |
254th |
12.5% | 18,350 |
De Pere |
143rd |
7.4% | 24,695 |
DeForest |
151st |
7.7% | 9,663 |
Delavan |
249th |
12.2% | 8,383 |
Eau Claire |
326th |
17.4% | 67,945 |
Elkhorn |
173rd |
8.7% | 9,930 |
Fitchburg |
246th |
12.2% | 27,914 |
Fond du Lac |
255th |
12.6% | 42,910 |
Fort Atkinson |
276th |
13.6% | 12,429 |
Franklin |
80th |
5.3% | 36,295 |
Germantown |
39th |
3.8% | 19,956 |
Glendale |
168th |
8.4% | 12,868 |
Grafton |
118th |
6.7% | 11,576 |
Green Bay |
324th |
17.2% | 104,796 |
Greendale |
110th |
6.5% | 14,293 |
Greenfield |
178th |
8.9% | 37,082 |
Hartford |
195th |
9.6% | 14,552 |
Hartland |
24th |
3.2% | 9,218 |
Holmen |
75th |
5.0% | 9,693 |
Howard |
165th |
8.4% | 19,121 |
Hudson |
126th |
7.0% | 13,456 |
Janesville |
266th |
13.3% | 63,957 |
Kaukauna |
109th |
6.5% | 15,883 |
Kenosha |
342nd |
19.0% | 99,623 |
La Crosse |
370th |
25.2% | 51,928 |
Little Chute |
182nd |
9.1% | 11,006 |
Madison |
338th |
18.3% | 248,856 |
Manitowoc |
279th |
13.8% | 32,939 |
Marinette |
317th |
16.8% | 10,729 |
Marshfield |
226th |
11.3% | 18,326 |
Menasha |
260th |
12.8% | 17,945 |
Menomonee Falls |
46th |
4.0% | 36,411 |
Menomonie |
367th |
24.1% | 16,222 |
Mequon |
69th |
4.8% | 23,787 |
Merrill |
267th |
13.3% | 9,264 |
Middleton |
157th |
7.9% | 18,951 |
Milwaukee |
371st |
27.4% | 599,086 |
Monroe |
278th |
13.7% | 10,688 |
Mount Pleasant |
116th |
6.6% | 26,300 |
Muskego |
8th |
2.0% | 24,731 |
Neenah |
219th |
11.1% | 25,821 |
New Berlin |
44th |
3.9% | 39,779 |
New Richmond |
123rd |
6.8% | 8,761 |
Oak Creek |
120th |
6.8% | 35,588 |
Oconomowoc |
99th |
6.1% | 16,450 |
Onalaska |
125th |
6.9% | 18,452 |
Oregon |
57th |
4.3% | 10,033 |
Oshkosh |
340th |
18.8% | 66,649 |
Pewaukee |
9th |
2.2% | 14,112 |
Platteville |
374th |
32.7% | 12,194 |
Pleasant Prairie |
147th |
7.5% | 20,552 |
Plover |
204th |
10.3% | 12,494 |
Plymouth |
131st |
7.1% | 8,477 |
Port Washington |
127th |
7.0% | 11,589 |
Portage |
299th |
15.0% | 10,321 |
Racine |
347th |
20.0% | 77,740 |
Reedsburg |
292nd |
14.5% | 9,480 |
Richfield |
17th |
2.8% | 11,539 |
River Falls |
312th |
16.2% | 15,256 |
Shawano |
295th |
14.6% | 9,052 |
Sheboygan |
251st |
12.3% | 48,560 |
Shorewood |
261st |
12.8% | 13,367 |
South Milwaukee |
313th |
16.3% | 21,185 |
Sparta |
325th |
17.4% | 9,621 |
St. Francis |
244th |
12.1% | 9,532 |
Stevens Point |
365th |
23.1% | 26,526 |
Stoughton |
171st |
8.6% | 13,058 |
Sturgeon Bay |
211th |
10.6% | 8,917 |
Suamico |
41st |
3.8% | 12,222 |
Sun Prairie |
183rd |
9.1% | 32,112 |
Superior |
332nd |
18.0% | 26,473 |
Sussex |
50th |
4.1% | 10,763 |
Tomah |
238th |
11.7% | 9,347 |
Two Rivers |
252nd |
12.3% | 11,305 |
Verona |
68th |
4.8% | 12,465 |
Watertown |
247th |
12.2% | 23,730 |
Waukesha |
212th |
10.6% | 72,173 |
Waunakee |
40th |
3.8% | 13,284 |
Waupun |
201st |
10.1% | 11,277 |
Wausau |
330th |
17.7% | 38,934 |
Wauwatosa |
132nd |
7.1% | 47,687 |
West Allis |
268th |
13.4% | 60,546 |
West Bend |
160th |
8.0% | 31,656 |
Weston |
243rd |
12.0% | 15,068 |
Whitefish Bay |
20th |
3.0% | 14,099 |
Whitewater |
377th |
40.2% | 14,762 |
Wisconsin Rapids |
322nd |
17.0% | 17,905 |
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