15.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Arizona
5 to 17 years
15.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Arizona
2023
15.1% of 1.2 million people
5 to 17 years poverty in Arizona compared
How does Arizona compare to other Arizona and National averages?
Arizona
15.1%
National average
15.7% (4% higher than Arizona)
15.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Arizona
Historical Timeline
15.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Arizona historical data
2011 - 18%
The 2011 18% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 17.8%
The 2012 decrease to 17.8% from 2011 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 17.9%
The 2013 increase to 17.9% from 2012 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2014 - 17.6%
The 2014 decrease to 17.6% from 2013 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 23.9%
The 2015 increase to 23.9% from 2014 represents a 6.3% increase YoY.
2016 - 23.2%
The 2016 decrease to 23.2% from 2015 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 19.9%
The 2017 decrease to 19.9% from 2016 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.4%
The 2018 decrease to 19.4% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.4%
The 2019 decrease to 18.4% from 2018 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16.8%
The 2021 decrease to 16.8% from 2019 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2022 - 15.1%
The 2022 decrease to 15.1% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2023 - 15.1%
The 2023 decrease to 15.1% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
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