Milwaukee County
Recent News About Milwaukee County
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2022: Milwaukee County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Milwaukee County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 4.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.7%.
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Milwaukee County saw 14.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.2% of income in Milwaukee County, a 14.4% surge from 8.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Milwaukee County ranks 33rd in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 23.2% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.2% of income in Milwaukee County—ranking it 33rd most dependent among Wisconsin counties.
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Not 'transformational funding': Milwaukee County executive says financial status is 'dire'
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said that the county is suffering financially and that the funding they recently received is just to keep them afloat.
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Census Bureau reports Milwaukee County population was 951,226 in 2019
Milwaukee County had a population of 951,226 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Milwaukee City Wire.
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Census Bureau reports Milwaukee County population was 949,180 in 2020
Milwaukee County had a population of 949,180 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Milwaukee City Wire.
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Milwaukee County ranked 38th in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2019
Milwaukee County ranked 38th among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Milwaukee County ranked 41st in Wisconsin for resident earnings in 2018
Milwaukee County ranked 41st among counties in Wisconsin by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.