5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Union County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Union County, New Jersey

Civilian labor force 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

    5%

  • New Jersey

    4.9% (-2% lower than Union County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    6.7% (34% higher than Union County, New Jersey)

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Union County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Union County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 24.3%

    The 2011 24.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 22%

    The 2012 decrease to 22% from 2011 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 26.9%

    The 2013 increase to 26.9% from 2012 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 21.9%

    The 2014 decrease to 21.9% from 2013 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 5.9%

    The 2015 decrease to 5.9% from 2014 represents a -16.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5.7%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.7% from 2015 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 4.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 4.3% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 4.2%

    The 2018 decrease to 4.2% from 2017 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 5.1%

    The 2019 increase to 5.1% from 2018 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 4.5%

    The 2021 decrease to 4.5% from 2019 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 5.5%

    The 2022 increase to 5.5% from 2021 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 5%

    The 2023 decrease to 5% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

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