- Age
- Under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Highlands County, Florida
Under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Highlands County, Florida
2022
14.8% of 17 thousand people
Under 18 years poverty in Highlands County, Florida compared
How does Highlands County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Highlands County, Florida
14.8%
Florida
17.1% (16% higher than Highlands County, Florida)
National average
16.3% (10% higher than Highlands County, Florida)
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Highlands County, Florida
Historical Timeline
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Highlands County, Florida historical data
2011 - 29.1%
The 2011 29.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 38%
The 2012 increase to 38% from 2011 represents a 8.9% increase YoY.
2013 - 27.6%
The 2013 decrease to 27.6% from 2012 represents a -10.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 26.3%
The 2014 decrease to 26.3% from 2013 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 42.9%
The 2015 increase to 42.9% from 2014 represents a 16.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 33.6%
The 2016 decrease to 33.6% from 2015 represents a -9.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 37.6%
The 2017 increase to 37.6% from 2016 represents a 4.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 47.4%
The 2018 increase to 47.4% from 2017 represents a 9.8% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.2%
The 2019 decrease to 22.2% from 2018 represents a -25.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 9.5%
The 2021 decrease to 9.5% from 2019 represents a -12.7% decrease YoY.
2022 - 14.8%
The 2022 increase to 14.8% from 2021 represents a 5.3% increase YoY.
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