17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mississippi
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mississippi
2023
17.9%
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Mississippi compared
How does Mississippi compare to other Mississippi and National averages?
Mississippi
17.9%
National average
12.2% (-32% lower than Mississippi)
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mississippi
Historical Timeline
17.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Mississippi historical data
2021 - 19.3%
The 2021 19.3% is the baseline measurement.
2022 - 19%
The 2022 decrease to 19% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17.9%
The 2023 decrease to 17.9% from 2022 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Mississippi Poverty dataset.