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Poverty Rate in Los Angeles, California
Population
Poverty Rate in Los Angeles, California
2022
16.8% of 3.7 million people
Population poverty in Los Angeles, California compared
How does Los Angeles, California compare to other California and National averages?
Los Angeles, California
16.8%
California
12.2% (-27% lower than Los Angeles, California)
National average
12.6% (-25% lower than Los Angeles, California)
Poverty Rate in Los Angeles, California
Historical Timeline
Poverty Rate in Los Angeles, California historical data
2011 - 22.6%
The 2011 22.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 23.3%
The 2012 increase to 23.3% from 2011 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 23%
The 2013 decrease to 23% from 2012 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2014 - 22.4%
The 2014 decrease to 22.4% from 2013 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 20.5%
The 2015 decrease to 20.5% from 2014 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 19.5%
The 2016 decrease to 19.5% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 17.4%
The 2017 decrease to 17.4% from 2016 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 16.5%
The 2018 decrease to 16.5% from 2017 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2019 - 16.7%
The 2019 increase to 16.7% from 2018 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2021 - 17.1%
The 2021 increase to 17.1% from 2019 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.8%
The 2022 decrease to 16.8% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Los Angeles, California Poverty dataset.