Wealth Index

The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.

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Income Statistics Overview

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Metric Milwaukee Wisconsin Avg US Average
Median Household Income $51,546 $75,766 $78,145
Median Personal Income $51,546 $75,766 $78,145
Average income growth 4.9% 4.9% 4.9%

Household Income Trend

Median Household Income Over Time

Milwaukee
United States
Year Milwaukee United States

Economic Inequality in Milwaukee | Gender Pay Gap | Gini Index

Metric Milwaukee Wisconsin Avg US Average
Gini Index 0.541 0.516 0.570
Male Median Income $52,178 $65,881 $67,746
Female Median Income $47,407 $53,174 $54,793
Gender Pay Gap 9.1% 19.3% 19.1%

Income by Sex Over Time

Male
Female
Year Male Income Female Income Gap %

Employment

Metric Milwaukee Wisconsin Avg US Average
Unemployment Rate 6.0% 3.3% 5.2%
Working from Home 11.1% 11.6% 13.4%
Commute time (minutes) 20 18 22

Unemployment Rate Over Time

Milwaukee
United States
Year Milwaukee United States