6.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in El Paso County, Colorado

Population 16 years and over

6.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in El Paso County, Colorado

Population 16 years and over poverty in El Paso County, Colorado compared

How does El Paso County, Colorado compare to other Colorado and National averages?

  • El Paso County, Colorado

    6.9%

  • Colorado

    9% (30% higher than El Paso County, Colorado)

  • National average

    11.6% (68% higher than El Paso County, Colorado)

6.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in El Paso County, Colorado

Historical Timeline

6.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in El Paso County, Colorado historical data

  • 2015 - 9.6%

    The 2015 9.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 10.2%

    The 2016 increase to 10.2% from 2015 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 9.6% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 8.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 8.6% from 2017 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.2%

    The 2019 decrease to 8.2% from 2018 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 9%

    The 2021 increase to 9% from 2019 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 7.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 7.9% from 2021 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 6.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 6.9% from 2022 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

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