22.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Boston, Massachusetts

SINGLE PEOPLE

22.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Boston, Massachusetts

SINGLE PEOPLE poverty in Boston, Massachusetts compared

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

  • Boston, Massachusetts

    22.6%

  • Massachusetts

    21.5% (-5% lower than Boston, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    24.1% (7% higher than Boston, Massachusetts)

22.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Boston, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

22.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Boston, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2015 - 26.2%

    The 2015 26.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 27.1%

    The 2016 increase to 27.1% from 2015 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 26%

    The 2017 decrease to 26% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 26.7%

    The 2018 increase to 26.7% from 2017 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 24.4%

    The 2019 decrease to 24.4% from 2018 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 25.2%

    The 2021 increase to 25.2% from 2019 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 24.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 24.7% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 22.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 22.6% from 2022 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.

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