- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Georgia
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Georgia
2022
6.9% of 5.5 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Georgia compared
How does Georgia compare to other Georgia and National averages?
Georgia
6.9%
National average
6.7% (-3% lower than Georgia)
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Georgia
Historical Timeline
6.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Georgia historical data
2011 - 37.8%
The 2011 37.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 36.9%
The 2012 decrease to 36.9% from 2011 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2013 - 37.1%
The 2013 increase to 37.1% from 2012 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2014 - 37.5%
The 2014 increase to 37.5% from 2013 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 10.2%
The 2015 decrease to 10.2% from 2014 represents a -27.3% decrease YoY.
2016 - 9%
The 2016 decrease to 9% from 2015 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 8.4%
The 2017 decrease to 8.4% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 7.6%
The 2018 decrease to 7.6% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 7.2%
The 2019 decrease to 7.2% from 2018 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 7.5%
The 2021 increase to 7.5% from 2019 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 6.9%
The 2022 decrease to 6.9% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Georgia Poverty dataset.