Population
2023
17.1% of 289 thousand people
Population poverty in Jersey City, New Jersey compared
How does Jersey City, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Jersey City, New Jersey
17.1%
New Jersey
9.7% (-43% lower than Jersey City, New Jersey)
National average
12.5% (-27% lower than Jersey City, New Jersey)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 16.4%
The 2011 16.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 19.4%
The 2012 increase to 19.4% from 2011 represents a 3.0% increase YoY.
2013 - 20.6%
The 2013 increase to 20.6% from 2012 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2014 - 19.2%
The 2014 decrease to 19.2% from 2013 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 21%
The 2015 increase to 21% from 2014 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.
2016 - 17.2%
The 2016 decrease to 17.2% from 2015 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 14.5%
The 2017 decrease to 14.5% from 2016 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 18%
The 2018 increase to 18% from 2017 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 14.5%
The 2019 decrease to 14.5% from 2018 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 17.5%
The 2021 increase to 17.5% from 2019 represents a 3.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.8%
The 2022 decrease to 12.8% from 2021 represents a -4.7% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17.1%
The 2023 increase to 17.1% from 2022 represents a 4.3% increase YoY.
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