4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Jersey
Employed
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Jersey
2023
4.1% of 4.8 million people
Employed poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
4.1%
National average
5.7% (39% higher than New Jersey)
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Jersey
Historical Timeline
4.1% Poverty Rate for employed people in New Jersey historical data
2011 - 18%
The 2011 18% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 19.2%
The 2012 increase to 19.2% from 2011 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 20.2%
The 2013 increase to 20.2% from 2012 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2014 - 20.6%
The 2014 increase to 20.6% from 2013 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2015 - 4.5%
The 2015 decrease to 4.5% from 2014 represents a -16.1% decrease YoY.
2016 - 4.5%
The 2016 decrease to 4.5% from 2015 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 4.2%
The 2017 decrease to 4.2% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 4.1%
The 2018 decrease to 4.1% from 2017 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 3.8%
The 2019 decrease to 3.8% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 4.1%
The 2021 increase to 4.1% from 2019 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 4%
The 2022 decrease to 4% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 4.1%
The 2023 increase to 4.1% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Jersey Poverty dataset.