5.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Portland, Maine

Under 18 years

5.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Portland, Maine

Under 18 years poverty in Portland, Maine compared

How does Portland, Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?

  • Portland, Maine

    5.2%

  • Maine

    12.6% (142% higher than Portland, Maine)

  • National average

    16% (208% higher than Portland, Maine)

5.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Portland, Maine

Historical Timeline

5.2% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Portland, Maine historical data

  • 2011 - 29.9%

    The 2011 29.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 30.7%

    The 2012 increase to 30.7% from 2011 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 28.4%

    The 2013 decrease to 28.4% from 2012 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 27.3%

    The 2014 decrease to 27.3% from 2013 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 13.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 13.3% from 2014 represents a -14.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 27.7%

    The 2016 increase to 27.7% from 2015 represents a 14.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 21.5% from 2016 represents a -6.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 8.1%

    The 2018 decrease to 8.1% from 2017 represents a -13.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.7%

    The 2019 increase to 11.7% from 2018 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 14.7%

    The 2021 increase to 14.7% from 2019 represents a 3.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.6% from 2021 represents a -4.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 5.2% from 2022 represents a -5.4% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Portland, Maine Poverty dataset.