9.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

9.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Jersey

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in New Jersey compared

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

  • New Jersey

    9.5%

  • National average

    12.2% (28% higher than New Jersey)

9.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Jersey

Historical Timeline

9.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in New Jersey historical data

  • 2021 - 10.1%

    The 2021 10.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 9.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 9.5% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 9.5%

    The 2023 decrease to 9.5% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Jersey Poverty dataset.