17.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in District of Columbia
Under 18 years
17.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in District of Columbia
2023
17.1% of 126 thousand people
Under 18 years poverty in District of Columbia compared
How does District of Columbia compare to other District of Columbia and National averages?
District of Columbia
17.1%
National average
16% (-6% lower than District of Columbia)
17.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in District of Columbia
Historical Timeline
17.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in District of Columbia historical data
2011 - 30.3%
The 2011 30.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.5%
The 2012 decrease to 26.5% from 2011 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.
2013 - 27.2%
The 2013 increase to 27.2% from 2012 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2014 - 26%
The 2014 decrease to 26% from 2013 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2015 - 25.6%
The 2015 decrease to 25.6% from 2014 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 25.8%
The 2016 increase to 25.8% from 2015 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2017 - 25.6%
The 2017 decrease to 25.6% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 23.1%
The 2018 decrease to 23.1% from 2017 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.9%
The 2019 decrease to 18.9% from 2018 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 23.9%
The 2021 increase to 23.9% from 2019 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.8%
The 2022 decrease to 16.8% from 2021 represents a -7.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17.1%
The 2023 increase to 17.1% from 2022 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
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