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Statistics on children, youth and families in Wisconsin from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Kids Forward
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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.
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Definition and Source
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Definition
These data represent the number and percent of children experiencing poverty. The percent is the total number of children under age 18 experiencing poverty, divided by the child population for which poverty status is known. These data are five-year averages.
The U.S. Census Bureau website has information on federal poverty thresholds each year, showing the income levels below which people are considered to be experiencing poverty for various family sizes each year. More information about how the U.S. Census measures poverty can be found here.
These data may have been influenced by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, starting in 2020.Data Source
These data are five-year estimates from the American Community Survey, Table S1701, Poverty Status in the Last 12 Months.
Last Updated
December 2024