9.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

9.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Lamar County, Mississippi compared

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

  • Lamar County, Mississippi

    9.1%

  • Mississippi

    9.7% (7% higher than Lamar County, Mississippi)

  • National average

    6.7% (-26% lower than Lamar County, Mississippi)

9.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi

Historical Timeline

9.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Lamar County, Mississippi historical data

  • 2021 - 5.6%

    The 2021 5.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 12%

    The 2022 increase to 12% from 2021 represents a 6.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 9.1%

    The 2023 decrease to 9.1% from 2022 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Lamar County, Mississippi Poverty dataset.