Poverty Rate in New Jersey

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.