Population
2023
12% of 6 million people
Population poverty in Missouri compared
How does Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?
Missouri
12%
National average
12.5% (4% higher than Missouri)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 15.8%
The 2011 15.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 16.2%
The 2012 increase to 16.2% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 15.9%
The 2013 decrease to 15.9% from 2012 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2014 - 15.5%
The 2014 decrease to 15.5% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 14.8%
The 2015 decrease to 14.8% from 2014 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2016 - 14%
The 2016 decrease to 14% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 13.4%
The 2017 decrease to 13.4% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 13.2%
The 2018 decrease to 13.2% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.9%
The 2019 decrease to 12.9% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 12.7%
The 2021 decrease to 12.7% from 2019 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 13.2%
The 2022 increase to 13.2% from 2021 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2023 - 12%
The 2023 decrease to 12% from 2022 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Missouri Poverty dataset.