Population
2023
9.7% of 9.1 million people
Population poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
9.7%
National average
12.5% (29% higher than New Jersey)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 10.4%
The 2011 10.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 10.8%
The 2012 increase to 10.8% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 11.4%
The 2013 increase to 11.4% from 2012 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2014 - 11.1%
The 2014 decrease to 11.1% from 2013 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 10.8%
The 2015 decrease to 10.8% from 2014 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2016 - 10.4%
The 2016 decrease to 10.4% from 2015 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 10%
The 2017 decrease to 10% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 9.5%
The 2018 decrease to 9.5% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 9.2%
The 2019 decrease to 9.2% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 10.2%
The 2021 increase to 10.2% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 9.7%
The 2022 decrease to 9.7% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2023 - 9.7%
The 2023 decrease to 9.7% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Jersey Poverty dataset.