14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Population 16 years and over

14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Population 16 years and over poverty in Suffolk County, Massachusetts compared

How does Suffolk County, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?

  • Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    14.2%

  • Massachusetts

    10% (-30% lower than Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    11.6% (-18% lower than Suffolk County, Massachusetts)

14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

14.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Suffolk County, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2015 - 18%

    The 2015 18% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 18.1%

    The 2016 increase to 18.1% from 2015 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 16.9%

    The 2017 decrease to 16.9% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 16.3% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 15.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 15.7% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.6%

    The 2021 increase to 17.6% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.9% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.2% from 2022 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

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