Applied Population Laboratory, University of Wisconsin –Madison
2010 CENSUS RESULTS FOR MILWAUKEE COUNTY: POPULATION TRENDS AND IMPLICATIONS
County CourthouseMilwaukee, WIJune 14, 2011
Presented By Katherine Curtis, and Dan VeroffApplied Population LaboratoryDepartment of Community & Environmental SociologyUW-Madison/Extension
Milwaukee County’s population total is:A. 596,974 peopleB. 947,735 peopleC. 1,054,063 peopleD. 940,164 people
Milwaukee County’s fastest growing minority population isA. LatinoB. BlackC. HmongD. Irish
True or False: Milwaukee’s housing vacancy rate is more than 10%.
True or False: Milwaukee County is losing population.
Pop(ulation) Quiz
According to the 2010 Census, about 92% of housing units were occupied.
This was true in the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. But, most recent census reverses the trend.
Today’s Discussion
A new era for data – 2010 Census & the American Community Survey
What can each tell us about the Milwaukee County Questions
What about Census 2010 Data?
Census Day was April 1, 2010
Point in time count of the population
Short Form Only
Counts of population & basic demographic characteristics
New data still coming out!
Data for Reapportionment – released 12/21/10 New state population total: 5,686,986
Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – March 9, 2011 – Population counts by race/ethnicity
Other data available on a flow basis starting June 2011
When Will Data From 2010 Census Be Available?
The American Community Surveyaka What happened to the long form?
Replaces long form
Large, continuous survey
Produces data for all areas by 2010
Annual updates of data
Adds new questions as needed
Results from 2010 Census
Slight Population Growth since 2000
What about villages & cities?
Ex-urban or suburban
development?
South county Housing boom?
What drives pop change in Milwaukee?
Race and Ethnicity, 2010 Census
Which Race/Ethnicity Groups are Growing?
Where are Latinos in Milwaukee
County?
Age Structure in Milwaukee County, 2010
under 5
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
10.0% 8.0% 6.0% 4.0% 2.0% 0.0% 2.0% 4.0% 6.0% 8.0% 10.0%
FemaleMale
Baby Boom (born 1946 to 1964)
Echo (kids of Baby Boomers)
Oldest Old
Age Group Shifts in Milwaukee County
Big age differences between
communities?
Changes in Household/Family Makeup?
23% Increase
13% Decrease
Largest category
What’s happening with occupancy rates?
Detailed age by race More detail on households/families and
relationships (by race and by age) Detailed race/ethnicity data (including
categories like Hmong) And, all data will come out for small area
geographies like tracts, block groups, blocks
What 2010 Census data is still coming out?
Results from the American Community Survey
Age, gender, race/ethnicity Families, children, the elderly Housing Education Work, unemployment Income, poverty And much more…
American Community Survey data topics
How has education changed in Milwaukee?Educational Attainment in Wisconsin & Milwaukee County, 2000-2009
20.9%
14.9%
29.0%30.2%
14.7%
17.8%
10.2%
15.7%
34.1%33.8%
17.2%
14.2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
2000 2009 2000 2009
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Less than a high school diplomaHigh school diploma, including equivalencyBachelor's degree
What are unemployment rates?
Unemployment Rates for Population 20+ in the Labor Force, 2009
10.4%
7.6%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
How have they changed since 2000?Change in Unemployment Rates for Population 20+ in Labor Force, 2000-2009
6.1%
10.4%
4.1%
7.6%
0.00
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.10
0.12
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
2000 2009
Does unemployment vary by education?Percent of Unemployed by Education, 2009
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Bachelor's degree or higher
Some college or associate's degree
High school graduate
Less than high school graduate
How does underemployment compare?Male Underemployment and Total Unemployment, 2009
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
UnemployedUnderemployed
Which industries employ residents?Employment by Industry Sectors for Wisconsin and Milwaukee County,
2000-2009
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Educ. serv., health care, social assist.
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Arts, ent., rec., accomm., food serv.
Prof., scien., manag., admin., waste serv.
Fin., ins., real estate, rental, leasing
Construction
Transportation, warehousing, utilities
Wholesale trade
Ag., forestry, fishing, hunting, mining
Public administration
Information
Percent of Employed Persons 16+
Milwaukee County 2009Milwaukee County 2000Wisconsin 2009Wisconsin 2000
What is happening in manufacturing?Percent of Employed Population 16+ in Manufacturing, 2000-2009
14.4%
18.5%
17.7%
22.2%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
% Manufacturing 2000
% Manufacturing 2009
What are the income trends?Median Household Income, 1999-2009
56,391
49,06249,993
41,968
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
1999 (adjusted) 2009
Is there a connection with race / ethnicity?Median Household Income by Race, 2009
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Income
Black or African American alone
American Indian alone
Asian American alone
Hispanic or Latino
Non-Hispanic White
Who is most economically vulnerable?Total and Child Poverty Rates, 2009
20.1%
29.9%
12.4%
16.7%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%
Wisconsin
Milwaukee County
Percent of Population for Whom Poverty Status is Determined
All individuals below poverty level Children below poverty level
Is poverty on the rise?Total Poverty Rate in 1999 and 2009
15.3%
20.1%
8.7%
12.4%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Percent below poverty level in 1999 Percent below poverty level in 2009
Are all race / ethnic groups at equal risk?Percent Below Poverty Level by Race, 2009
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Percent Below Poverty Black or African American alone
American Indian alone
Asian American alone
Hispanic or Latino
Non-Hispanic White
How many households are at risk of poverty?Ratio of Income to Poverty Level, 2009
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
1.5 to 1.991.0 to 1.49.50 to .99Under .50
How uneven is the income distribution?Percent Below Poverty Level and 2 Times Above Poverty Level, 2009
20.1%
59.1%
12.4%
70.7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
Wisconsin Milwaukee County
Under 1.0 2.0 and over
Where is poverty located?
What did we learn about Milwaukee County?
Questions?
Extra Maps
Getting Access to Data
Demographic Services Center – state agency – census data and reports http://www.doa.state.wi.us/section_detail.asp?linkcatid=11&linkid=64&locid=9
American FactFinder – portal for all census data http://factfinder.census.gov
Where can you find 2010 Census and American Community Survey data?
Applied Population Laboratory – UW-Madison/Extension – data, reports and more http://www.apl.wisc.edu/
Detailed data Profiles Subject tables Maps Data available from
Census 2010 American Community
Survey 1990 & 2000 Census Other census surveys
http://factfinder.census.gov/
American FactFinder