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Wisconsin
Statistics on children, youth and families in Wisconsin from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Kids Forward
Children experiencing below 50% of poverty level
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Why This Indicator Matters
Growing up in poverty puts children at risk for poor health and chronic illness, and makes it less likely that children will succeed academically. Adults who were poor as children are more likely to be poor than other adults, and less likely to have steady work.
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
These data represent the total number of people under age 18
experiencing extreme poverty conditions at below 50% of the poverty level, divided by the child population for which poverty status is known. These data are five-year averages.
Data Source
These data are five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, Table B17024, Age by Ratio of Income to Poverty Level in the Past 12 Months.
Last Updated
December 2022