- Race
- White
7% Poverty Rate for White people in New Jersey
White
7% Poverty Rate for White people in New Jersey
2023
7% of 4.9 million people
White poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
7%
National average
9.8% (40% higher than New Jersey)
7% Poverty Rate for White people in New Jersey
Historical Timeline
7% Poverty Rate for White people in New Jersey historical data
2015 - 8.2%
The 2015 8.2% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 8.5%
The 2016 increase to 8.5% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2017 - 7.8%
The 2017 decrease to 7.8% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 7.4%
The 2018 decrease to 7.4% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2019 - 7.3%
The 2019 decrease to 7.3% from 2018 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.9%
The 2021 decrease to 6.9% from 2019 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2022 - 6.7%
The 2022 decrease to 6.7% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 7%
The 2023 increase to 7% from 2022 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Jersey Poverty dataset.