- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia
Population 16 years and over
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia
2022
12.4% of 529 thousand people
Population 16 years and over poverty in District of Columbia compared
How does District of Columbia compare to other District of Columbia and National averages?
District of Columbia
12.4%
National average
11.6% (-6% lower than District of Columbia)
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia
Historical Timeline
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia historical data
2015 - 15.7%
The 2015 15.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 17.3%
The 2016 increase to 17.3% from 2015 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2017 - 14.8%
The 2017 decrease to 14.8% from 2016 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 14.8%
The 2018 decrease to 14.8% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.3%
The 2019 decrease to 12.3% from 2018 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15%
The 2021 increase to 15% from 2019 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.4%
The 2022 decrease to 12.4% from 2021 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger District of Columbia Poverty dataset.