Population experiencing poverty in Wisconsin

These data represent the number and percent of people experiencing poverty. The percent is the total number of people experiencing poverty, divided by the 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 by 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.

These data represent the number and percent of people experiencing poverty. The percent is the total number of people experiencing poverty, divided by the 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 by 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.