- Age
- 5 to 17 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lakeland, Florida
5 to 17 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lakeland, Florida
2023
26.2% of 16 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Lakeland, Florida compared
How does Lakeland, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Lakeland, Florida
26.2%
Florida
15.4% (-41% lower than Lakeland, Florida)
National average
15.7% (-40% lower than Lakeland, Florida)
26.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lakeland, Florida
Historical Timeline
26.2% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lakeland, Florida historical data
2011 - 22.2%
The 2011 22.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 20.3%
The 2012 decrease to 20.3% from 2011 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2013 - 20.6%
The 2013 increase to 20.6% from 2012 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2014 - 18.9%
The 2014 decrease to 18.9% from 2013 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 25.7%
The 2015 increase to 25.7% from 2014 represents a 6.8% increase YoY.
2016 - 15.7%
The 2016 decrease to 15.7% from 2015 represents a -10.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 23.7%
The 2017 increase to 23.7% from 2016 represents a 8.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 25.6%
The 2018 increase to 25.6% from 2017 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2019 - 20.6%
The 2019 decrease to 20.6% from 2018 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 17%
The 2021 decrease to 17% from 2019 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2022 - 20.7%
The 2022 increase to 20.7% from 2021 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.
2023 - 26.2%
The 2023 increase to 26.2% from 2022 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.
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