2.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Alabama

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

2.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Alabama

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Shelby County, Alabama compared

How does Shelby County, Alabama compare to other Alabama and National averages?

  • Shelby County, Alabama

    2.9%

  • Alabama

    8.6% (197% higher than Shelby County, Alabama)

  • National average

    6.7% (131% higher than Shelby County, Alabama)

2.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Alabama

Historical Timeline

2.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Shelby County, Alabama historical data

  • 2011 - 13.7%

    The 2011 13.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 26.6%

    The 2012 increase to 26.6% from 2011 represents a 12.9% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 23.9%

    The 2013 decrease to 23.9% from 2012 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 29.1%

    The 2014 increase to 29.1% from 2013 represents a 5.2% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 6.6%

    The 2015 decrease to 6.6% from 2014 represents a -22.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5.2%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.2% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 4.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 4.6% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 4.9%

    The 2018 increase to 4.9% from 2017 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 3.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 3.5% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 5.1%

    The 2021 increase to 5.1% from 2019 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 2.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 2.9% from 2021 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.

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