13.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia

Population 16 years and over

13.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia

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

    13.4%

  • National average

    11.6% (-13% lower than District of Columbia)

13.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in District of Columbia

Historical Timeline

13.4% 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.

  • 2023 - 13.4%

    The 2023 increase to 13.4% from 2022 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger District of Columbia Poverty dataset.