- Age
- Under 18 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Illinois
Under 18 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Illinois
2022
15.9% of 2.7 million people
Under 18 years poverty in Illinois compared
How does Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?
Illinois
15.9%
National average
16.3% (3% higher than Illinois)
15.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Illinois
Historical Timeline
15.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Illinois historical data
2011 - 21.6%
The 2011 21.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 20.7%
The 2012 decrease to 20.7% from 2011 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2013 - 20.7%
The 2013 decrease to 20.7% from 2012 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2014 - 20.2%
The 2014 decrease to 20.2% from 2013 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 19.1%
The 2015 decrease to 19.1% from 2014 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2016 - 17.7%
The 2016 decrease to 17.7% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 17%
The 2017 decrease to 17% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 16.2%
The 2018 decrease to 16.2% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 15.7%
The 2019 decrease to 15.7% from 2018 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16%
The 2021 increase to 16% from 2019 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 15.9%
The 2022 decrease to 15.9% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Illinois Poverty dataset.