12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey

Population 25 years and over

12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey

Population 25 years and over poverty in Essex County, New Jersey compared

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

  • Essex County, New Jersey

    12.6%

  • New Jersey

    8.6% (-32% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    10.6% (-16% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

12.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Essex County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 4.6%

    The 2011 4.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 4.7%

    The 2012 increase to 4.7% from 2011 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 4.6%

    The 2013 decrease to 4.6% from 2012 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 3.9%

    The 2014 decrease to 3.9% from 2013 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 13.8%

    The 2015 increase to 13.8% from 2014 represents a 9.9% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 14.6%

    The 2016 increase to 14.6% from 2015 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 13.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 13.4% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 12.2%

    The 2018 decrease to 12.2% from 2017 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 11.9% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 13.7%

    The 2021 increase to 13.7% from 2019 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 13.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 13.4% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 12.6% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

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