- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Highlands County, Florida
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Highlands County, Florida
2022
8.1% of 39 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Highlands County, Florida compared
How does Highlands County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Highlands County, Florida
8.1%
Florida
6.7% (-17% lower than Highlands County, Florida)
National average
6.7% (-17% lower than Highlands County, Florida)
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Highlands County, Florida
Historical Timeline
8.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Highlands County, Florida historical data
2011 - 20.7%
The 2011 20.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 46.1%
The 2012 increase to 46.1% from 2011 represents a 25.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 33.1%
The 2013 decrease to 33.1% from 2012 represents a -13.0% decrease YoY.
2014 - 34.6%
The 2014 increase to 34.6% from 2013 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 20.4%
The 2015 decrease to 20.4% from 2014 represents a -14.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 14.7%
The 2016 decrease to 14.7% from 2015 represents a -5.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 11%
The 2017 decrease to 11% from 2016 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 18%
The 2018 increase to 18% from 2017 represents a 7.0% increase YoY.
2019 - 8%
The 2019 decrease to 8% from 2018 represents a -10.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 10.3%
The 2021 increase to 10.3% from 2019 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 8.1%
The 2022 decrease to 8.1% from 2021 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
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