- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kansas City, Missouri
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kansas City, Missouri
2023
6.2% of 282 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Kansas City, Missouri compared
How does Kansas City, Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?
Kansas City, Missouri
6.2%
Missouri
6.6% (6% higher than Kansas City, Missouri)
National average
6.7% (8% higher than Kansas City, Missouri)
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kansas City, Missouri
Historical Timeline
6.2% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kansas City, Missouri historical data
2011 - 38.1%
The 2011 38.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 38.5%
The 2012 increase to 38.5% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 35.3%
The 2013 decrease to 35.3% from 2012 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 42%
The 2014 increase to 42% from 2013 represents a 6.7% increase YoY.
2015 - 10.6%
The 2015 decrease to 10.6% from 2014 represents a -31.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 9.6%
The 2016 decrease to 9.6% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 7.8%
The 2017 decrease to 7.8% from 2016 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 7.4%
The 2018 decrease to 7.4% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2019 - 9%
The 2019 increase to 9% from 2018 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2021 - 7%
The 2021 decrease to 7% from 2019 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2022 - 6.6%
The 2022 decrease to 6.6% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2023 - 6.2%
The 2023 decrease to 6.2% from 2022 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
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