5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Missouri

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Missouri

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Independence, Missouri compared

How does Independence, Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?

  • Independence, Missouri

    5.8%

  • Missouri

    6.6% (14% higher than Independence, Missouri)

  • National average

    6.7% (16% higher than Independence, Missouri)

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Missouri

Historical Timeline

5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Independence, Missouri historical data

  • 2011 - 33.3%

    The 2011 33.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 33.8%

    The 2012 increase to 33.8% from 2011 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 37.9%

    The 2013 increase to 37.9% from 2012 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 34.1%

    The 2014 decrease to 34.1% from 2013 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 11.8%

    The 2015 decrease to 11.8% from 2014 represents a -22.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 8.3%

    The 2016 decrease to 8.3% from 2015 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 6%

    The 2017 decrease to 6% from 2016 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 6.8%

    The 2018 increase to 6.8% from 2017 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.8%

    The 2019 increase to 8.8% from 2018 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.7%

    The 2021 decrease to 7.7% from 2019 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 7.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 7.5% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 5.8% from 2022 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

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