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Article: Household income comes up short; Milwaukee area remains behind region, nationas it suffers from loss of manufacturing jobs

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March 4, 2005
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Household income in the Milwaukee area remained below national and regional averages through 2003, according to figures released Thursday, the result of an economy battered by recession and changes in how the nation does business.

The figures are from a low point in recent economic history, and with manufacturing employment picking up, experts believe the gap will narrow when the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports household income for 2004.

Whether that trend continues depends on how well the area can lure higher-paying jobs in the service sector to complement its still potent manufacturing strength. A focus on better educational and cultural opportunities is a necessary, but not ...

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