15.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Los Angeles, California

Population 16 years and over

15.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Los Angeles, California

Population 16 years and over poverty in Los Angeles, California compared

How does Los Angeles, California compare to other California and National averages?

  • Los Angeles, California

    15.2%

  • California

    11.3% (-26% lower than Los Angeles, California)

  • National average

    11.6% (-24% lower than Los Angeles, California)

15.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Los Angeles, California

Historical Timeline

15.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Los Angeles, California historical data

  • 2015 - 18.3%

    The 2015 18.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 17.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 17.4% from 2015 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 15.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 15.7% from 2016 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 15.1%

    The 2018 decrease to 15.1% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 14.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 14.9% from 2018 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 15.9%

    The 2021 increase to 15.9% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.7% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 15.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 15.2% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Los Angeles, California Poverty dataset.