22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newark, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newark, New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Newark, New Jersey compared

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

  • Newark, New Jersey

    22.9%

  • New Jersey

    9.5% (-59% lower than Newark, New Jersey)

  • National average

    12.2% (-47% lower than Newark, New Jersey)

22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newark, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

22.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Newark, New Jersey historical data

  • 2021 - 24.9%

    The 2021 24.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 23.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 23.7% from 2021 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 22.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 22.9% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Newark, New Jersey Poverty dataset.