17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

5 to 17 years

17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

5 to 17 years poverty in Lamar County, Mississippi compared

How does Lamar County, Mississippi compare to other Mississippi and National averages?

  • Lamar County, Mississippi

    17.1%

  • Mississippi

    23.2% (36% higher than Lamar County, Mississippi)

  • National average

    15.7% (-8% lower than Lamar County, Mississippi)

17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

Historical Timeline

17.1% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi historical data

  • 2021 - 20.2%

    The 2021 20.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 23.6%

    The 2022 increase to 23.6% from 2021 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.1%

    The 2023 decrease to 17.1% from 2022 represents a -6.5% decrease YoY.

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