11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Population 16 years and over

11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Fort Smith, Arkansas compared

How does Fort Smith, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?

  • Fort Smith, Arkansas

    11.4%

  • Arkansas

    14.2% (25% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)

  • National average

    11.6% (2% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)

11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Historical Timeline

11.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fort Smith, Arkansas historical data

  • 2015 - 25.3%

    The 2015 25.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 21.1%

    The 2016 decrease to 21.1% from 2015 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 17.6% from 2016 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 15.8%

    The 2018 decrease to 15.8% from 2017 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.1%

    The 2019 increase to 16.1% from 2018 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 22.3%

    The 2021 increase to 22.3% from 2019 represents a 6.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 20.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 20.3% from 2021 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 11.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 11.4% from 2022 represents a -8.9% decrease YoY.

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