7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 16 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

    7.6%

  • New Jersey

    4.9% (-36% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    6.7% (-12% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)

7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Essex County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 33.9%

    The 2011 33.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 33.4%

    The 2012 decrease to 33.4% from 2011 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 35.7%

    The 2013 increase to 35.7% from 2012 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 39.6%

    The 2014 increase to 39.6% from 2013 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 10.4%

    The 2015 decrease to 10.4% from 2014 represents a -29.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 9%

    The 2016 decrease to 9% from 2015 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.3%

    The 2017 increase to 9.3% from 2016 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 8.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 8.5% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 7.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 7.7% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 8.1%

    The 2021 increase to 8.1% from 2019 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 8.4%

    The 2022 increase to 8.4% from 2021 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 7.6%

    The 2023 decrease to 7.6% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

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