14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Boston, Massachusetts

Population 16 years and over

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Boston, Massachusetts

Population 16 years and over poverty in Boston, Massachusetts compared

How does Boston, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?

  • Boston, Massachusetts

    14.8%

  • Massachusetts

    10% (-32% lower than Boston, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    11.6% (-22% lower than Boston, Massachusetts)

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Boston, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

14.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Boston, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2015 - 18.8%

    The 2015 18.8% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 19.2%

    The 2016 increase to 19.2% from 2015 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 17.5% from 2016 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 16.9% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 16.1% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.7%

    The 2021 increase to 17.7% from 2019 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 16.5% from 2021 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.8% from 2022 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

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