14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Population 16 years and over

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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

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

  • Jefferson County, Kentucky

    14.1%

  • Kentucky

    15.1% (7% higher than Jefferson County, Kentucky)

  • National average

    11.6% (-18% lower than Jefferson County, Kentucky)

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Historical Timeline

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Jefferson County, Kentucky historical data

  • 2015 - 13.2%

    The 2015 13.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 12.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 12.6% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 11.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 11.7% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 13.2%

    The 2018 increase to 13.2% from 2017 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 12.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 12.3% from 2018 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.4%

    The 2021 increase to 12.4% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 13.2%

    The 2022 increase to 13.2% from 2021 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.1%

    The 2023 increase to 14.1% from 2022 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

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