20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Georgia

Population 16 years and over

20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Georgia

Population 16 years and over poverty in Columbus, Georgia compared

How does Columbus, Georgia compare to other Georgia and National averages?

  • Columbus, Georgia

    20.2%

  • Georgia

    12.3% (-39% lower than Columbus, Georgia)

  • National average

    11.6% (-43% lower than Columbus, Georgia)

20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Georgia

Historical Timeline

20.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Georgia historical data

  • 2015 - 19.1%

    The 2015 19.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 19.3%

    The 2016 increase to 19.3% from 2015 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.4%

    The 2017 increase to 19.4% from 2016 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 17.2%

    The 2018 decrease to 17.2% from 2017 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 15.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 15.9% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.6%

    The 2021 increase to 17.6% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.3% from 2021 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 20.2%

    The 2023 increase to 20.2% from 2022 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Columbus, Georgia Poverty dataset.