14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fayette County, Kentucky

Population 16 years and over

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fayette County, Kentucky

Population 16 years and over poverty in Fayette County, Kentucky compared

How does Fayette County, Kentucky compare to other Kentucky and National averages?

  • Fayette County, Kentucky

    14.8%

  • Kentucky

    15.1% (2% higher than Fayette County, Kentucky)

  • National average

    11.6% (-22% lower than Fayette County, Kentucky)

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fayette County, Kentucky

Historical Timeline

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Fayette County, Kentucky historical data

  • 2015 - 18%

    The 2015 18% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 15.9%

    The 2016 decrease to 15.9% from 2015 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 16.1%

    The 2017 increase to 16.1% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 13.7%

    The 2018 decrease to 13.7% from 2017 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 14.8%

    The 2019 increase to 14.8% from 2018 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 13.9%

    The 2021 decrease to 13.9% from 2019 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 14%

    The 2022 increase to 14% from 2021 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.8%

    The 2023 increase to 14.8% from 2022 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

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