12.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Jersey
Under 18 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Jersey
2023
12.9% of 2 million people
Under 18 years poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
12.9%
National average
16% (24% higher than New Jersey)
12.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Jersey
Historical Timeline
12.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in New Jersey historical data
2011 - 14.7%
The 2011 14.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 15.4%
The 2012 increase to 15.4% from 2011 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 16.7%
The 2013 increase to 16.7% from 2012 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2014 - 15.9%
The 2014 decrease to 15.9% from 2013 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2015 - 15.6%
The 2015 decrease to 15.6% from 2014 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2016 - 14.6%
The 2016 decrease to 14.6% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 13.9%
The 2017 decrease to 13.9% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 13.7%
The 2018 decrease to 13.7% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.3%
The 2019 decrease to 12.3% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 14.2%
The 2021 increase to 14.2% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.9%
The 2022 decrease to 12.9% from 2021 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12.9%
The 2023 decrease to 12.9% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
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