Poverty Rate in Polk County, Wisconsin
In Polk County, Wisconsin, an estimated 3,709 of 44,540 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin is 8.6%.
- How many people in Polk County, Wisconsin live in poverty?
In Polk County, Wisconsin, an estimated 3,709 of 44,540 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin compare to the average for Wisconsin?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin is 22.43% lower than the Wisconsin average. In Polk County, Wisconsin, an estimated 8.3% of 44,540 people live in poverty. In Wisconsin, 10.7% of 5,743,164 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Polk County, Wisconsin is 33.6% lower than the US average. In Polk County, Wisconsin, an estimated 8.3% of 44,540 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.5% of 323,275,448 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Amery, Wisconsin 5.9% of 2,813 people.
- Balsam Lake, Wisconsin 15.5% of 773 people.
- Centuria, Wisconsin 22.7% of 933 people.
- Clayton, Wisconsin 13.5% of 341 people.
- Clear Lake, Wisconsin 15.4% of 1,045 people.
Under 18 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
11.2% of 9 thousand people
Under 5 years
7.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.7% of 2 thousand people
5 to 17 years
12.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
12.3% of 7 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
10.8% of 9 thousand people
18 to 64 years
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.7% of 26 thousand people
18 to 34 years
9.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
9.3% of 8 thousand people
35 to 64 years
7.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.1% of 19 thousand people
60 years and over
7.8% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.8% of 13 thousand people
65 years and over
7.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.2% of 9 thousand people
White
8% Poverty Rate for White people in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
8% of 42 thousand people
Black or African American
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
12.9% of 171 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
18.5% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
18.5% of 227 people
Asian
3.5% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
3.5% of 173 people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
0% of 13 people
Some other race
21.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
21.2% of 222 people
Two or more races
14.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
14.9% of 1 thousand people
Hispanic
18.1% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
18.1% of 849 people
White, not Hispanic
7.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.9% of 42 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.5% of 33 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
18.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
18.1% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
9.2% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
9.2% of 11 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
6.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
6.8% of 12 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
2.9% of 7 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
4.4% of 23 thousand people
Employed
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
3.7% of 22 thousand people
Male
2.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
2.5% of 12 thousand people
Female
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
5.1% of 10 thousand people
Unemployed
21.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
21.2% of 969 people
Male
21.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
21.4% of 524 people
Female
20.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
20.9% of 445 people
Population 16 years and over
7.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
7.7% of 37 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
1.9% of 16 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
8.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
8.8% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
14.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
14.5% of 12 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
19% Poverty Rate for single people in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
19% of 8 thousand people
Male
15% Poverty Rate for single men in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
15% of 4 thousand people
Female
23.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
23.6% of 4 thousand people
18 to 24 years
26.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
26.3% of 533 people
25 to 34 years
12.5% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
12.5% of 1 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
12.4% of 863 people
45 to 54 years
17% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
17% of 1 thousand people
55 to 64 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
24.4% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
19.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
19.5% of 1 thousand people
75 years and over
16.5% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
16.5% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
2.8% of 4 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
26% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
26% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
33.1% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
33.1% of 3 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Wisconsin
2022
8.2%
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