16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington, District of Columbia
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington, District of Columbia
2023
16.8% of 253 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE poverty in Washington, District of Columbia compared
How does Washington, District of Columbia compare to other District of Columbia and National averages?
Washington, District of Columbia
16.8%
District of Columbia
16.8% (0% lower than Washington, District of Columbia)
National average
24.1% (43% higher than Washington, District of Columbia)
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington, District of Columbia
Historical Timeline
16.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Washington, District of Columbia historical data
2015 - 20.7%
The 2015 20.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 22.7%
The 2016 increase to 22.7% from 2015 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2017 - 19.4%
The 2017 decrease to 19.4% from 2016 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.5%
The 2018 increase to 19.5% from 2017 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 17.9%
The 2019 decrease to 17.9% from 2018 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2021 - 18.9%
The 2021 increase to 18.9% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.6%
The 2022 decrease to 17.6% from 2021 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 16.8%
The 2023 decrease to 16.8% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Washington, District of Columbia Poverty dataset.