- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Missouri
Population 16 years and over
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Missouri
2023
11.3% of 4.9 million people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Missouri compared
How does Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?
Missouri
11.3%
National average
11.6% (3% higher than Missouri)
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Missouri
Historical Timeline
11.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Missouri historical data
2015 - 13.3%
The 2015 13.3% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 12.5%
The 2016 decrease to 12.5% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 12.1%
The 2017 decrease to 12.1% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.9%
The 2018 decrease to 11.9% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 11.8%
The 2019 decrease to 11.8% from 2018 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 11.7%
The 2021 decrease to 11.7% from 2019 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 12.2%
The 2022 increase to 12.2% from 2021 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2023 - 11.3%
The 2023 decrease to 11.3% from 2022 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Missouri Poverty dataset.