- Age
- 65 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Jersey
65 years and over
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Jersey
2023
10.1% of 1.6 million people
65 years and over poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
10.1%
National average
11.3% (12% higher than New Jersey)
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Jersey
Historical Timeline
10.1% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in New Jersey historical data
2011 - 20%
The 2011 20% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 20.7%
The 2012 increase to 20.7% from 2011 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 22%
The 2013 increase to 22% from 2012 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2014 - 19.7%
The 2014 decrease to 19.7% from 2013 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 7.9%
The 2015 decrease to 7.9% from 2014 represents a -11.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 8.3%
The 2016 increase to 8.3% from 2015 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2017 - 8.4%
The 2017 increase to 8.4% from 2016 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2018 - 8%
The 2018 decrease to 8% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2019 - 8.8%
The 2019 increase to 8.8% from 2018 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2021 - 9.4%
The 2021 increase to 9.4% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 10%
The 2022 increase to 10% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2023 - 10.1%
The 2023 increase to 10.1% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Jersey Poverty dataset.