28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Iowa

18 to 24 years

28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Iowa

18 to 24 years poverty in Polk County, Iowa compared

How does Polk County, Iowa compare to other Iowa and National averages?

  • Polk County, Iowa

    28.2%

  • Iowa

    41.6% (48% higher than Polk County, Iowa)

  • National average

    42.2% (50% higher than Polk County, Iowa)

28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Iowa

Historical Timeline

28.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Polk County, Iowa historical data

  • 2015 - 52%

    The 2015 52% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 33.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 33.6% from 2015 represents a -18.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 24%

    The 2017 decrease to 24% from 2016 represents a -9.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 46.6%

    The 2018 increase to 46.6% from 2017 represents a 22.6% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 29.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 29.1% from 2018 represents a -17.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 29.1%

    The 2021 decrease to 29.1% from 2019 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 31.1%

    The 2022 increase to 31.1% from 2021 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 28.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 28.2% from 2022 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

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