Population
2023
8.8% of 64 thousand people
Population poverty in Salem County, New Jersey compared
How does Salem County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Salem County, New Jersey
8.8%
New Jersey
9.7% (10% higher than Salem County, New Jersey)
National average
12.5% (42% higher than Salem County, New Jersey)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 12.7%
The 2011 12.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 10.7%
The 2012 decrease to 10.7% from 2011 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2013 - 18.4%
The 2013 increase to 18.4% from 2012 represents a 7.7% increase YoY.
2014 - 13.9%
The 2014 decrease to 13.9% from 2013 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 11.4%
The 2015 decrease to 11.4% from 2014 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 13.3%
The 2016 increase to 13.3% from 2015 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2017 - 15.8%
The 2017 increase to 15.8% from 2016 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2018 - 11.6%
The 2018 decrease to 11.6% from 2017 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.4%
The 2019 increase to 12.4% from 2018 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2021 - 12.6%
The 2021 increase to 12.6% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2022 - 10.5%
The 2022 decrease to 10.5% from 2021 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 8.8%
The 2023 decrease to 8.8% from 2022 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
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