Poverty Rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey
In Elizabeth, New Jersey, an estimated 20,598 of 134,167 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 15.4%.
- How many people in Elizabeth, New Jersey live in poverty?
In Elizabeth, New Jersey, an estimated 20,598 of 134,167 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey compare to the average for New Jersey?
The poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 58.76% higher than the New Jersey average. In Elizabeth, New Jersey, an estimated 15.4% of 134,167 people live in poverty. In New Jersey, 9.7% of 9,103,154 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 22.22% higher than the US average. In Elizabeth, New Jersey, an estimated 15.4% of 134,167 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
16.4% of 37 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
21.7% of 10 thousand people
5 to 17 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
14.3% of 26 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
16.4% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
16.4% of 37 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
12.1% of 84 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
15.3% of 32 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
10.2% of 52 thousand people
60 years and over
16.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
16.6% of 20 thousand people
65 years and over
19.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
19.4% of 14 thousand people
White
11.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
11.1% of 28 thousand people
Black or African American
22.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
22.1% of 23 thousand people
Some other race
14.4% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
14.4% of 51 thousand people
Two or more races
8.2% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
8.2% of 26 thousand people
Hispanic
14.5% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
14.5% of 89 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
11.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
11.6% of 17 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
13.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
13.9% of 83 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
14.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
14.9% of 18 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
15.6% of 30 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.8% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
11.8% of 20 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
12.2% of 14 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
7.9% of 73 thousand people
Employed
6.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
6.7% of 67 thousand people
Male
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
5.1% of 35 thousand people
Female
8.6% Poverty Rate for employed women in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
8.6% of 32 thousand people
Unemployed
21.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
21.6% of 6 thousand people
Male
22.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
22.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
20.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
20.9% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
12.9% of 102 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
2.1% of 51 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.9% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
20.9% of 21 thousand people
Did not work
25.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
25.6% of 30 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
26.8% of 21 thousand people
Male
16.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
16.2% of 12 thousand people
Female
41.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
41.2% of 9 thousand people
18 to 24 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
29.6% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
29.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
29.6% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
26.7% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
26.7% of 3 thousand people
45 to 54 years
26.2% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
26.2% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
1.7% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
1.7% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
39.2% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
39.2% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
45.4% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
45.4% of 1 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
3.7% of 11 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
45.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
45.7% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
59.9% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
59.9% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
13.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Elizabeth, New Jersey
2023
13.8%
Poverty Rate by City around Union County
- Avenel, New Jersey 11.2% of 13,929 people.
- Carteret, New Jersey 10.1% of 25,083 people.
- Chatham, New Jersey 2.1% of 9,170 people.
- Colonia, New Jersey 5.7% of 18,498 people.
- Connecticut Farms, New Jersey 3.2% of 503 people.