15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chicago, Illinois

Population 16 years and over

15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chicago, Illinois

Population 16 years and over poverty in Chicago, Illinois compared

How does Chicago, Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?

  • Chicago, Illinois

    15.4%

  • Illinois

    11% (-29% lower than Chicago, Illinois)

  • National average

    11.6% (-25% lower than Chicago, Illinois)

15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chicago, Illinois

Historical Timeline

15.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chicago, Illinois historical data

  • 2015 - 18.3%

    The 2015 18.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16.9%

    The 2016 decrease to 16.9% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 16.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 16.6% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 16%

    The 2018 decrease to 16% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 14.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 14.9% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 15.4%

    The 2021 increase to 15.4% from 2019 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.4% from 2021 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

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