- Age
- 5 to 17 years
26% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Merced County, California
5 to 17 years
26% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Merced County, California
2023
26% of 62 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Merced County, California compared
How does Merced County, California compare to other California and National averages?
Merced County, California
26%
California
15% (-42% lower than Merced County, California)
National average
15.7% (-40% lower than Merced County, California)
26% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Merced County, California
Historical Timeline
26% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Merced County, California historical data
2011 - 24.2%
The 2011 24.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 20%
The 2012 decrease to 20% from 2011 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 21.9%
The 2013 increase to 21.9% from 2012 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 21.3%
The 2014 decrease to 21.3% from 2013 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 39.3%
The 2015 increase to 39.3% from 2014 represents a 18.0% increase YoY.
2016 - 24%
The 2016 decrease to 24% from 2015 represents a -15.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 35.2%
The 2017 increase to 35.2% from 2016 represents a 11.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 30.1%
The 2018 decrease to 30.1% from 2017 represents a -5.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 23.2%
The 2019 decrease to 23.2% from 2018 represents a -6.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 32.1%
The 2021 increase to 32.1% from 2019 represents a 8.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 25.9%
The 2022 decrease to 25.9% from 2021 represents a -6.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 26%
The 2023 increase to 26% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
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