- Age
- Under 5 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Florida
Under 5 years
26.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Florida
2022
26.4% of 43 thousand people
Under 5 years poverty in Polk County, Florida compared
How does Polk County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Polk County, Florida
26.4%
Florida
19.5% (-26% lower than Polk County, Florida)
National average
17.4% (-34% lower than Polk County, Florida)
26.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Florida
Historical Timeline
26.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Polk County, Florida historical data
2011 - 31%
The 2011 31% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.6%
The 2012 decrease to 26.6% from 2011 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 29.2%
The 2013 increase to 29.2% from 2012 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 26.9%
The 2014 decrease to 26.9% from 2013 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 30.2%
The 2015 increase to 30.2% from 2014 represents a 3.3% increase YoY.
2016 - 27.1%
The 2016 decrease to 27.1% from 2015 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.2%
The 2017 decrease to 22.2% from 2016 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.
2018 - 24.5%
The 2018 increase to 24.5% from 2017 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.
2019 - 29.4%
The 2019 increase to 29.4% from 2018 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.
2021 - 27.2%
The 2021 decrease to 27.2% from 2019 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 26.4%
The 2022 decrease to 26.4% from 2021 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
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