5.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

5.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in Baton Rouge, Louisiana compared

How does Baton Rouge, Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    5.7%

  • Louisiana

    4.2% (-26% lower than Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

  • National average

    2.4% (-58% lower than Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

5.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Historical Timeline

5.7% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana historical data

  • 2015 - 6%

    The 2015 6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 7.5%

    The 2016 increase to 7.5% from 2015 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 3.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 3.7% from 2016 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 3.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 3.5% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.2%

    The 2019 increase to 6.2% from 2018 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 5%

    The 2021 decrease to 5% from 2019 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.7%

    The 2022 increase to 5.7% from 2021 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

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