Poverty

Understanding the graph:

• The first graph the percent of individuals living in poverty in the last 12 months. By clicking on the right arrow at the bottom of the graph, you will then see the percent of individuals under the age of 18 living in poverty.

Findings:

• Overall, findings in all locations tell us that the percent of individuals living in poverty is declining, except for those under the age of 18 living in Macon County (IL).
• Fond du Lac County (WI) has lower poverty rates than most comparative counties.

Source U.S. Census Bureau