THE BIG PICTURE
The Hispanic population increased by 75,000 people since 2000, accounting for the totality of Milwaukee’s population growth
From 2007-2017, the share of Hispanics in the region with at least a bachelor’s degree increased from 10.5% to 14.7%
HISPANICS ARE:
Underrepresented in high-wage occupations, defined as $60,000+ annual salary
Still nearly 15.7% less likely than non-Hispanics to earn a bachelor’s or advanced degree
Employed at more than double the rate of the overall population in production, food preparation/serving, building/groundskeeping, and other maintenance occupations
WHAT'S NEXT?
HPGM is committed to continue working with our university and corporate partners to close the achievement gap reflected in the study by: eliminating financial barriers and opening the doors to internships, mentoring, networking and leadership opportunities.
