5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Mercer County, New Jersey compared

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

  • Mercer County, New Jersey

    5.5%

  • New Jersey

    4.9% (-11% lower than Mercer County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    6.7% (22% higher than Mercer County, New Jersey)

5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

5.5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Mercer County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 24.9%

    The 2011 24.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 30.8%

    The 2012 increase to 30.8% from 2011 represents a 5.9% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 20%

    The 2013 decrease to 20% from 2012 represents a -10.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 24.1%

    The 2014 increase to 24.1% from 2013 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 6.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 6.3% from 2014 represents a -17.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5.8%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.8% from 2015 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 5.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 5.6% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 5.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 5.6% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.3%

    The 2019 increase to 6.3% from 2018 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 4.8%

    The 2021 decrease to 4.8% from 2019 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 5%

    The 2022 increase to 5% from 2021 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 5.5%

    The 2023 increase to 5.5% from 2022 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

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