5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maricopa County, Arizona

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maricopa County, Arizona

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Maricopa County, Arizona compared

How does Maricopa County, Arizona compare to other Arizona and National averages?

  • Maricopa County, Arizona

    5.6%

  • Arizona

    6.9% (23% higher than Maricopa County, Arizona)

  • National average

    6.7% (20% higher than Maricopa County, Arizona)

5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maricopa County, Arizona

Historical Timeline

5.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Maricopa County, Arizona historical data

  • 2011 - 33.6%

    The 2011 33.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 36.5%

    The 2012 increase to 36.5% from 2011 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 35.4%

    The 2013 decrease to 35.4% from 2012 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 35.2%

    The 2014 decrease to 35.2% from 2013 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 9.6%

    The 2015 decrease to 9.6% from 2014 represents a -25.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 8.8%

    The 2016 decrease to 8.8% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 7.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 7.4% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 6.7%

    The 2018 decrease to 6.7% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 6.5% from 2018 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 6.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 6.2% from 2019 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 5.6% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

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