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 Veroff

Applied Population Laboratory

Department of Community & Environmental Sociology

UW-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 is

A. 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 PovertyBlack 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