21.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shreveport, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over

21.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shreveport, Louisiana

Population 16 years and over poverty in Shreveport, Louisiana compared

How does Shreveport, Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?

  • Shreveport, Louisiana

    21.2%

  • Louisiana

    16.9% (-20% lower than Shreveport, Louisiana)

  • National average

    11.6% (-45% lower than Shreveport, Louisiana)

21.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shreveport, Louisiana

Historical Timeline

21.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Shreveport, Louisiana historical data

  • 2015 - 19.7%

    The 2015 19.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 26.4%

    The 2016 increase to 26.4% from 2015 represents a 6.7% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 24.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 24.6% from 2016 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 19.7%

    The 2018 decrease to 19.7% from 2017 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 21.7%

    The 2019 increase to 21.7% from 2018 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 21.9%

    The 2021 increase to 21.9% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 21.2%

    The 2022 decrease to 21.2% from 2021 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

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