12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Population 16 years and over

12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Population 16 years and over poverty in Elizabeth, New Jersey compared

How does Elizabeth, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?

  • Elizabeth, New Jersey

    12.9%

  • New Jersey

    9% (-30% lower than Elizabeth, New Jersey)

  • National average

    11.6% (-10% lower than Elizabeth, New Jersey)

12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

12.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Elizabeth, New Jersey historical data

  • 2015 - 18.6%

    The 2015 18.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 17.2%

    The 2016 decrease to 17.2% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 13.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 13.2% from 2016 represents a -4.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 11.8%

    The 2018 decrease to 11.8% from 2017 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 12.6%

    The 2019 increase to 12.6% from 2018 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 16%

    The 2021 increase to 16% from 2019 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.6% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 12.9% from 2022 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

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