- Age
- 65 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
65 years and over
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
2022
16.2% of 16 thousand people
65 years and over poverty in New Bedford, Massachusetts compared
How does New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?
New Bedford, Massachusetts
16.2%
Massachusetts
11.2% (-31% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)
National average
10.9% (-33% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Historical Timeline
16.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Bedford, Massachusetts historical data
2011 - 24.7%
The 2011 24.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 32.2%
The 2012 increase to 32.2% from 2011 represents a 7.5% increase YoY.
2014 - 30.4%
The 2014 decrease to 30.4% from 2012 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2015 - 14.2%
The 2015 decrease to 14.2% from 2014 represents a -16.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 15.8%
The 2016 increase to 15.8% from 2015 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2017 - 16%
The 2017 increase to 16% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 21.7%
The 2018 increase to 21.7% from 2017 represents a 5.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 16.4%
The 2019 decrease to 16.4% from 2018 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 14.5%
The 2021 decrease to 14.5% from 2019 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2022 - 16.2%
The 2022 increase to 16.2% from 2021 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
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