6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Florida

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Florida

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Polk County, Florida compared

How does Polk County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?

  • Polk County, Florida

    6%

  • Florida

    6.5% (8% higher than Polk County, Florida)

  • National average

    6.7% (12% higher than Polk County, Florida)

6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Florida

Historical Timeline

6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Polk County, Florida historical data

  • 2011 - 38.1%

    The 2011 38.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 39.7%

    The 2012 increase to 39.7% from 2011 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 42.2%

    The 2013 increase to 42.2% from 2012 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 37.6%

    The 2014 decrease to 37.6% from 2013 represents a -4.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 10.4%

    The 2015 decrease to 10.4% from 2014 represents a -27.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 8.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 8.6% from 2015 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 7.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 7.8% from 2016 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 7%

    The 2018 decrease to 7% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 6.3% from 2018 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7%

    The 2021 increase to 7% from 2019 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 7.4%

    The 2022 increase to 7.4% from 2021 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 6%

    The 2023 decrease to 6% from 2022 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

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