18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over poverty in Lake Charles, Louisiana compared

How does Lake Charles, Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?

  • Lake Charles, Louisiana

    18.4%

  • Louisiana

    17.1% (-7% lower than Lake Charles, Louisiana)

  • National average

    11.6% (-37% lower than Lake Charles, Louisiana)

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Historical Timeline

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Lake Charles, Louisiana historical data

  • 2015 - 21.9%

    The 2015 21.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 23.6%

    The 2016 increase to 23.6% from 2015 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 12.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 12.2% from 2016 represents a -11.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.9%

    The 2018 increase to 16.9% from 2017 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 21.9%

    The 2019 increase to 21.9% from 2018 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 24.3%

    The 2021 increase to 24.3% from 2019 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 19.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 19.3% from 2021 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 18.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 18.4% from 2022 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

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