18% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Polk County, Florida

2011 - 31.1%

The 2011 31.1% is the baseline measurement.

2012 - 26.7%

The 2012 decrease to 26.7% from 2011 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.

2013 - 29.4%

The 2013 increase to 29.4% from 2012 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

2014 - 27.3%

The 2014 decrease to 27.3% from 2013 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.

2015 - 26.5%

The 2015 decrease to 26.5% from 2014 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

2016 - 25.9%

The 2016 decrease to 25.9% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

2017 - 26.2%

The 2017 increase to 26.2% from 2016 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

2018 - 24.4%

The 2018 decrease to 24.4% from 2017 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

2019 - 21.2%

The 2019 decrease to 21.2% from 2018 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.

2021 - 23%

The 2021 increase to 23% from 2019 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

2022 - 25.3%

The 2022 increase to 25.3% from 2021 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.

2023 - 18%

The 2023 decrease to 18% from 2022 represents a -7.3% decrease YoY.