Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 592649 residents.. The poverty rate of Milwaukee is 24.6%, which is 76% higher than national average. The typical household in Milwaukee earns $43125 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 10 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 56.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Milwaukee, only 83% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Milwaukee remained 6.3%, which is 34% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Milwaukee, only 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Milwaukee is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Milwaukee is $128300 , which is 44% lower than national average. While median income in Milwaukee remained $43125, which is 36% lower than national average.