Milwaukee County, WI — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,118
Per Capita Income
$36,955
Poverty Rate
17.5%
SNAP Recipients
20.2%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K19.5%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K17.6%
$75K–$100K12.8%
$100K–$150K15.3%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+6.9%
The median household income in Milwaukee County, WI is $62,118 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,955. 17.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 20.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).