8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Jersey

Population 25 years and over

8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Jersey

Population 25 years and over poverty in New Jersey compared

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

  • New Jersey

    8.6%

  • National average

    10.6% (23% higher than New Jersey)

8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Jersey

Historical Timeline

8.6% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 3.1%

    The 2011 3.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 3.5%

    The 2012 increase to 3.5% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 3.6%

    The 2013 increase to 3.6% from 2012 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 3.7%

    The 2014 increase to 3.7% from 2013 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 8.8%

    The 2015 increase to 8.8% from 2014 represents a 5.1% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 8.7%

    The 2016 decrease to 8.7% from 2015 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 8.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 8.4% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 7.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 7.9% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 7.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 7.8% from 2018 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 8.8%

    The 2021 increase to 8.8% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 8.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 8.5% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 8.6%

    The 2023 increase to 8.6% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

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