16.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Population 16 years and over

16.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Jonesboro, Arkansas compared

How does Jonesboro, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?

  • Jonesboro, Arkansas

    16.2%

  • Arkansas

    14.2% (-12% lower than Jonesboro, Arkansas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-28% lower than Jonesboro, Arkansas)

16.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Historical Timeline

16.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jonesboro, Arkansas historical data

  • 2015 - 16.4%

    The 2015 16.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16%

    The 2016 decrease to 16% from 2015 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 15.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 15.3% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 18.7%

    The 2018 increase to 18.7% from 2017 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 14.4%

    The 2019 decrease to 14.4% from 2018 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 19%

    The 2021 increase to 19% from 2019 represents a 4.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 17.4% from 2021 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.2% from 2022 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

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