18.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Ames, Iowa

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

18.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Ames, Iowa

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Ames, Iowa compared

How does Ames, Iowa compare to other Iowa and National averages?

  • Ames, Iowa

    18.9%

  • Iowa

    7% (-63% lower than Ames, Iowa)

  • National average

    6.7% (-65% lower than Ames, Iowa)

18.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Ames, Iowa

Historical Timeline

18.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Ames, Iowa historical data

  • 2015 - 24.5%

    The 2015 24.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 28.6%

    The 2016 increase to 28.6% from 2015 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 19.7% from 2016 represents a -8.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 22.9%

    The 2018 increase to 22.9% from 2017 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 22.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 22.1% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 23.9%

    The 2021 increase to 23.9% from 2019 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 25.3%

    The 2022 increase to 25.3% from 2021 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 18.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 18.9% from 2022 represents a -6.4% decrease YoY.

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