- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Florida
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Florida
2022
5.7% of 371 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Lee County, Florida compared
How does Lee County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Lee County, Florida
5.7%
Florida
6.7% (18% higher than Lee County, Florida)
National average
6.7% (18% higher than Lee County, Florida)
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Florida
Historical Timeline
5.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lee County, Florida historical data
2011 - 29.6%
The 2011 29.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 31.8%
The 2012 increase to 31.8% from 2011 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 36.2%
The 2013 increase to 36.2% from 2012 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 39.1%
The 2014 increase to 39.1% from 2013 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.
2015 - 9.5%
The 2015 decrease to 9.5% from 2014 represents a -29.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 7.7%
The 2016 decrease to 7.7% from 2015 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 6.6%
The 2017 decrease to 6.6% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 6.8%
The 2018 increase to 6.8% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 6.9%
The 2019 increase to 6.9% from 2018 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2021 - 6.3%
The 2021 decrease to 6.3% from 2019 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2022 - 5.7%
The 2022 decrease to 5.7% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
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