10.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Penobscot County, Maine
5 to 17 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Penobscot County, Maine
2023
10.3% of 20 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Penobscot County, Maine compared
How does Penobscot County, Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?
Penobscot County, Maine
10.3%
Maine
12.8% (24% higher than Penobscot County, Maine)
National average
15.7% (52% higher than Penobscot County, Maine)
10.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Penobscot County, Maine
Historical Timeline
10.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Penobscot County, Maine historical data
2011 - 19.9%
The 2011 19.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 18.2%
The 2012 decrease to 18.2% from 2011 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2013 - 16.7%
The 2013 decrease to 16.7% from 2012 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2014 - 19.7%
The 2014 increase to 19.7% from 2013 represents a 3.0% increase YoY.
2015 - 21.6%
The 2015 increase to 21.6% from 2014 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2016 - 18.3%
The 2016 decrease to 18.3% from 2015 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 19.3%
The 2017 increase to 19.3% from 2016 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 20.6%
The 2018 increase to 20.6% from 2017 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2019 - 11.4%
The 2019 decrease to 11.4% from 2018 represents a -9.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 21.4%
The 2021 increase to 21.4% from 2019 represents a 10.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 18%
The 2022 decrease to 18% from 2021 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.
2023 - 10.3%
The 2023 decrease to 10.3% from 2022 represents a -7.7% decrease YoY.
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