20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Paterson, New Jersey
Population 16 years and over
20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Paterson, New Jersey
2023
20% of 121 thousand people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Paterson, New Jersey compared
How does Paterson, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Paterson, New Jersey
20%
New Jersey
9% (-55% lower than Paterson, New Jersey)
National average
11.6% (-42% lower than Paterson, New Jersey)
20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Paterson, New Jersey
Historical Timeline
20% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Paterson, New Jersey historical data
2015 - 25.4%
The 2015 25.4% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 24.8%
The 2016 decrease to 24.8% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 23%
The 2017 decrease to 23% from 2016 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 20.2%
The 2018 decrease to 20.2% from 2017 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 20.8%
The 2019 increase to 20.8% from 2018 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2021 - 21.9%
The 2021 increase to 21.9% from 2019 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 18.7%
The 2022 decrease to 18.7% from 2021 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 20%
The 2023 increase to 20% from 2022 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
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