Poverty Rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 161,030 of 907,083 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is 17.8%.
- How many people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin live in poverty?
In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 161,030 of 907,083 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 64.81% higher than the Wisconsin average. In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 17.8% of 907,083 people live in poverty. In Wisconsin, 10.8% of 5,754,788 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 39.06% higher than the US average. In Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, an estimated 17.8% of 907,083 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Population
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
17.8% of 907 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
24% of 218 thousand people
Under 5 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
23.4% of 59 thousand people
5 to 17 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
24.2% of 159 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
23.7% of 217 thousand people
18 to 64 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
16.4% of 560 thousand people
18 to 34 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
19.3% of 225 thousand people
35 to 64 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
14.5% of 335 thousand people
60 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
14.2% of 180 thousand people
65 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
13.1% of 130 thousand people
- Gender
Male
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
17.3% of 439 thousand people
Female
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
18.2% of 468 thousand people
- Race
White
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
9.7% of 459 thousand people
Black or African American
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
31.6% of 240 thousand people
Asian
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
18.2% of 43 thousand people
Some other race
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
20% of 51 thousand people
Two or more races
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
20.2% of 109 thousand people
Hispanic
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
19.8% of 150 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
9.4% of 437 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
14.3% of 612 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
33% of 62 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
20% of 171 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
12.4% of 166 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
5.6% of 212 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
9.7% of 468 thousand people
Employed
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
8.2% of 443 thousand people
Male
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
7.1% of 218 thousand people
Female
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
9.4% of 224 thousand people
Unemployed
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
35.1% of 25 thousand people
Male
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
33.2% of 14 thousand people
Female
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
37.5% of 11 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
16.1% of 712 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
2.9% of 313 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
22.6% of 172 thousand people
Did not work
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
29.3% of 227 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
25.3% of 240 thousand people
Male
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
24.4% of 122 thousand people
Female
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
26.2% of 118 thousand people
18 to 24 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
46.6% of 29 thousand people
25 to 34 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
16.2% of 60 thousand people
35 to 44 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
21.1% of 29 thousand people
45 to 54 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
26.9% of 29 thousand people
55 to 64 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
28.3% of 37 thousand people
65 to 74 years
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
21.9% of 33 thousand people
75 years and over
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
23% of 23 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
3.2% of 106 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
37.1% of 55 thousand people
Did not work
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
46.9% of 79 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2021
17.5%