- Age
- 65 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Florida
65 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Florida
2022
12.9% of 152 thousand people
65 years and over poverty in Polk County, Florida compared
How does Polk County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Polk County, Florida
12.9%
Florida
12% (-7% lower than Polk County, Florida)
National average
10.9% (-16% lower than Polk County, Florida)
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Florida
Historical Timeline
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Polk County, Florida historical data
2011 - 26.8%
The 2011 26.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 31.5%
The 2012 increase to 31.5% from 2011 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 35.1%
The 2013 increase to 35.1% from 2012 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 28%
The 2014 decrease to 28% from 2013 represents a -7.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 7.8%
The 2015 decrease to 7.8% from 2014 represents a -20.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 10.1%
The 2016 increase to 10.1% from 2015 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.
2017 - 10.3%
The 2017 increase to 10.3% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 11.9%
The 2018 increase to 11.9% from 2017 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2019 - 9.5%
The 2019 decrease to 9.5% from 2018 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 11.2%
The 2021 increase to 11.2% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.9%
The 2022 increase to 12.9% from 2021 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
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