17.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Kansas

Population 16 years and over

17.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Kansas

Population 16 years and over poverty in Lawrence, Kansas compared

How does Lawrence, Kansas compare to other Kansas and National averages?

  • Lawrence, Kansas

    17.4%

  • Kansas

    10.6% (-39% lower than Lawrence, Kansas)

  • National average

    11.6% (-33% lower than Lawrence, Kansas)

17.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Kansas

Historical Timeline

17.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lawrence, Kansas historical data

  • 2015 - 27.3%

    The 2015 27.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 21.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 21.6% from 2015 represents a -5.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 22.9%

    The 2017 increase to 22.9% from 2016 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 22.1%

    The 2018 decrease to 22.1% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 18.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 18.5% from 2018 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 22.5%

    The 2021 increase to 22.5% from 2019 represents a 4.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 20%

    The 2022 decrease to 20% from 2021 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 17.4% from 2022 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.

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