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 17.1%.
- 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
Poverty Rate in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
17.1% of 902 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
22.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
22.4% of 215 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
21.9% of 59 thousand people
5 to 17 years
22.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
22.6% of 155 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
22.3% of 214 thousand people
18 to 64 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.5% of 554 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
19.3% of 226 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
12.8% of 328 thousand people
60 years and over
15.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.9% of 186 thousand people
65 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.3% of 133 thousand people
- Gender
Male
15.7% Poverty Rate for men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.7% of 440 thousand people
Female
18.4% Poverty Rate for women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
18.4% of 463 thousand people
- Race
White
10.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
10.7% of 456 thousand people
Black or African American
26.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
26.3% of 230 thousand people
Asian
15.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.1% of 46 thousand people
Some other race
19.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
19.4% of 31 thousand people
Two or more races
23.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
23.2% of 132 thousand people
Hispanic
22.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
22.5% of 151 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
10.4% of 435 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
14.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
14.1% of 608 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
28% of 59 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
20.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
20.2% of 165 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
14% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
14% of 173 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
5.5% of 210 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
8.8% of 471 thousand people
Employed
7.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
7.6% of 453 thousand people
Male
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
6.7% of 228 thousand people
Female
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
8.4% of 224 thousand people
Unemployed
39.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
39.8% of 19 thousand people
Male
39.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
39.6% of 9 thousand people
Female
40% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
40% of 10 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
15.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
15.5% 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
2022
2.9% of 328 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
21.2% of 161 thousand people
Did not work
29.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
29.9% of 223 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
25.5% Poverty Rate for single people in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
25.5% of 251 thousand people
Male
24.7% Poverty Rate for single men in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
24.7% of 126 thousand people
Female
26.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
26.2% of 125 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
43.6% of 32 thousand people
25 to 34 years
18% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
18% of 63 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
16.6% of 32 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
23% of 29 thousand people
55 to 64 years
31.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
31.6% of 39 thousand people
65 to 74 years
25.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
25.7% of 32 thousand people
75 years and over
24.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
24.6% of 24 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
3% of 118 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
38.6% of 53 thousand people
Did not work
49.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
49.9% of 81 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
2022
16.9%
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