Education & planning · Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee County)
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
41.9% of Milwaukee homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $174,200, well below the U.S. median of $303,400. Educational workshops on how money works, debt basics, and protection concepts for churches, nonprofits, and employers — complimentary to host. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Milwaukee, WI households compare community financial literacy workshops by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for community financial literacy workshops in Milwaukee
Milwaukee has about 569,300 residents, 29.1% of households with children and 12.2% of residents 65 or older, so workshop topics range from protecting a young family to planning for Medicare.
Milwaukee by the numbers
- 41.9% of Milwaukee homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $174,200, well below the U.S. median of $303,400.
- 12.2% of Milwaukee residents are 65 or older, about 69,500 people, well below the U.S. average of 17.7%; that is the 2nd-lowest share of residents 65 and older of the 10 Midwest U.S. communities on this site.
- The median household income in Milwaukee is $51,888, well below the U.S. average of $78,538, the 2nd-lowest median household income of the 10 Midwest U.S. communities on this site.
- 6.4% of Milwaukee workers are self-employed, below the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
Milwaukee and nearby communities
| Place | Households with children | 65 or older | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 29.1% | 12.2% | $51,888 |
| Chicago | 23.8% | 14.1% | $75,134 |
| Indianapolis | 28.9% | 13.5% | $62,911 |
| Detroit | 28.6% | 15.1% | $39,575 |
| U.S. | 29.8% | 17.7% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with community financial literacy workshops
- 60–90 minute workshops for congregations and community groups
- Topics such as compounding basics, protection concepts, and debt cash flow
- Workbooks or digital guides for registered attendees when available
- Education-first environment during the presentation
Read our full guide to community financial literacy workshops
Rules that apply in Wisconsin
- Our education sessions are free and come with no obligation to buy.
- We do not give tax, legal, investment or credit-counseling advice; we refer you to the right professional when needed.
Questions from Milwaukee
Is there a cost for our church or organization to host?
No. Community financial literacy seminars are complimentary as part of Manna Financial Services' educational outreach.
Do I need to visit an office in Milwaukee?
No. Olive works with Milwaukee and Milwaukee County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Community & Church Financial Literacy Seminars near Milwaukee
Talk with Olive about community financial literacy workshops.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.