14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Douglas County, Kansas

Population 16 years and over

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Douglas County, Kansas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Douglas County, Kansas compared

How does Douglas County, Kansas compare to other Kansas and National averages?

  • Douglas County, Kansas

    14.8%

  • Kansas

    10.6% (-28% lower than Douglas County, Kansas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-22% lower than Douglas County, Kansas)

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Douglas County, Kansas

Historical Timeline

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Douglas County, Kansas historical data

  • 2015 - 23.3%

    The 2015 23.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 18.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 18.4% from 2015 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 18.8%

    The 2017 increase to 18.8% from 2016 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 19%

    The 2018 increase to 19% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 16.1% from 2018 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18.9%

    The 2021 increase to 18.9% from 2019 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 17.6% from 2021 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.8% from 2022 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.

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