- Age
- 5 to 17 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fort Smith, Arkansas
5 to 17 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fort Smith, Arkansas
2022
11.2% of 17 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Fort Smith, Arkansas compared
How does Fort Smith, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?
Fort Smith, Arkansas
11.2%
Arkansas
20.6% (84% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)
National average
15.9% (42% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)
11.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Historical Timeline
11.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Fort Smith, Arkansas historical data
2011 - 24.4%
The 2011 24.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.3%
The 2012 decrease to 22.3% from 2011 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 23.2%
The 2013 increase to 23.2% from 2012 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 24.6%
The 2014 increase to 24.6% from 2013 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 47.7%
The 2015 increase to 47.7% from 2014 represents a 23.1% increase YoY.
2016 - 26.7%
The 2016 decrease to 26.7% from 2015 represents a -21.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 24%
The 2017 decrease to 24% from 2016 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 25.2%
The 2018 increase to 25.2% from 2017 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.3%
The 2019 decrease to 22.3% from 2018 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 37.3%
The 2021 increase to 37.3% from 2019 represents a 15.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 11.2%
The 2022 decrease to 11.2% from 2021 represents a -26.1% decrease YoY.
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