16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jersey City, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jersey City, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined 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

    16.9%

  • New Jersey

    9.5% (-44% lower than Jersey City, New Jersey)

  • National average

    12.2% (-28% lower than Jersey City, New Jersey)

16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jersey City, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

16.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Jersey City, New Jersey historical data

  • 2021 - 17.3%

    The 2021 17.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 12.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 12.7% from 2021 represents a -4.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.9%

    The 2023 increase to 16.9% from 2022 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.

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