11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Iowa

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Iowa

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Polk County, Iowa compared

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

  • Polk County, Iowa

    11.5%

  • Iowa

    11.1% (-3% lower than Polk County, Iowa)

  • National average

    12.2% (6% higher than Polk County, Iowa)

11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Iowa

Historical Timeline

11.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Polk County, Iowa historical data

  • 2021 - 9.4%

    The 2021 9.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 10.1%

    The 2022 increase to 10.1% from 2021 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 11.5%

    The 2023 increase to 11.5% from 2022 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Polk County, Iowa Poverty dataset.