- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chicago, Illinois
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chicago, Illinois
2022
8.9% of 1.5 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Chicago, Illinois compared
How does Chicago, Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?
Chicago, Illinois
8.9%
Illinois
6.4% (-28% lower than Chicago, Illinois)
National average
6.7% (-25% lower than Chicago, Illinois)
8.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chicago, Illinois
Historical Timeline
8.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chicago, Illinois historical data
2011 - 41.1%
The 2011 41.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 43.1%
The 2012 increase to 43.1% from 2011 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2013 - 40.6%
The 2013 decrease to 40.6% from 2012 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2014 - 41.1%
The 2014 increase to 41.1% from 2013 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 11.7%
The 2015 decrease to 11.7% from 2014 represents a -29.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 10.6%
The 2016 decrease to 10.6% from 2015 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 10.3%
The 2017 decrease to 10.3% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 9.5%
The 2018 decrease to 9.5% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 8.2%
The 2019 decrease to 8.2% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 9.3%
The 2021 increase to 9.3% from 2019 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 8.9%
The 2022 decrease to 8.9% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Chicago, Illinois Poverty dataset.