7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Union County, New Jersey

Population 16 years and over

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Union County, New Jersey

Population 16 years and over poverty in Union County, New Jersey compared

How does Union County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?

  • Union County, New Jersey

    7.9%

  • New Jersey

    9% (14% higher than Union County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    11.6% (47% higher than Union County, New Jersey)

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Union County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

7.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Union County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2015 - 9.1%

    The 2015 9.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 9.5%

    The 2016 increase to 9.5% from 2015 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 7.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 7.8% from 2016 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 6.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 6.9% from 2017 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.2%

    The 2019 increase to 8.2% from 2018 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 8.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 8.2% from 2019 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 8.6%

    The 2022 increase to 8.6% from 2021 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 7.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 7.9% from 2022 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

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