Population
2023
19.1% of 289 thousand people
Population poverty in Merced County, California compared
How does Merced County, California compare to other California and National averages?
Merced County, California
19.1%
California
12% (-37% lower than Merced County, California)
National average
12.5% (-35% lower than Merced County, California)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 27.4%
The 2011 27.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 24.3%
The 2012 decrease to 24.3% from 2011 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 25.2%
The 2013 increase to 25.2% from 2012 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 25.2%
The 2014 decrease to 25.2% from 2013 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 26.7%
The 2015 increase to 26.7% from 2014 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2016 - 20.3%
The 2016 decrease to 20.3% from 2015 represents a -6.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 23.8%
The 2017 increase to 23.8% from 2016 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.
2018 - 22%
The 2018 decrease to 22% from 2017 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 16.8%
The 2019 decrease to 16.8% from 2018 represents a -5.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 23.5%
The 2021 increase to 23.5% from 2019 represents a 6.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.3%
The 2022 decrease to 19.3% from 2021 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 19.1%
The 2023 decrease to 19.1% from 2022 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Merced County, California Poverty dataset.