4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in New Bedford, Massachusetts compared

How does New Bedford, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?

  • New Bedford, Massachusetts

    4.2%

  • Massachusetts

    1.3% (-69% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    2.4% (-43% lower than New Bedford, Massachusetts)

4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

4.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in New Bedford, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2015 - 2.6%

    The 2015 2.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 1.5%

    The 2016 decrease to 1.5% from 2015 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 1.5%

    The 2017 decrease to 1.5% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 2.5%

    The 2018 increase to 2.5% from 2017 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 3.1%

    The 2019 increase to 3.1% from 2018 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 2%

    The 2021 decrease to 2% from 2019 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 3%

    The 2022 increase to 3% from 2021 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 4.2%

    The 2023 increase to 4.2% from 2022 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

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