- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Illinois
Population 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Illinois
2023
10.9% of 10 million people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Illinois compared
How does Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?
Illinois
10.9%
National average
11.6% (6% higher than Illinois)
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Illinois
Historical Timeline
10.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Illinois historical data
2015 - 12%
The 2015 12% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 11.7%
The 2016 decrease to 11.7% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 11.3%
The 2017 decrease to 11.3% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.1%
The 2018 decrease to 11.1% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 10.4%
The 2019 decrease to 10.4% from 2018 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 11%
The 2021 increase to 11% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 11%
The 2022 decrease to 11% from 2021 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2023 - 10.9%
The 2023 decrease to 10.9% from 2022 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Illinois Poverty dataset.