Poverty Rate in Monroe County, New York
In Monroe County, New York, an estimated 101,821 of 727,204 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Monroe County, New York?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, New York is 14%.
- How many people in Monroe County, New York live in poverty?
In Monroe County, New York, an estimated 101,821 of 727,204 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, New York is 2.1% lower than the New York average. In Monroe County, New York, an estimated 14.0% of 727,204 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Monroe County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Monroe County, New York is 11.11% higher than the US average. In Monroe County, New York, an estimated 14.0% of 727,204 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Bergen, New York 13.6% of 1,125 people.
- Brighton, New York 9.1% of 34,586 people.
- Brockport, New York 23.2% of 4,720 people.
- Caledonia, New York 6% of 2,385 people.
- Churchville, New York 1.5% of 1,887 people.
Under 18 years
18.1% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
18.1% of 149 thousand people
Under 5 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
21.3% of 38 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
16.9% of 111 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
17.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
17.6% of 148 thousand people
18 to 64 years
12.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
12.4% of 435 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
15.4% of 157 thousand people
35 to 64 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
10.8% of 279 thousand people
60 years and over
10.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Monroe County, New York
2023
10.7% of 194 thousand people
65 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Monroe County, New York
2023
10.4% of 140 thousand people
White
8.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Monroe County, New York
2023
8.8% of 505 thousand people
Black or African American
25.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Monroe County, New York
2023
25.8% of 105 thousand people
Asian
16.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Monroe County, New York
2023
16.4% of 25 thousand people
Some other race
31.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Monroe County, New York
2023
31.6% of 30 thousand people
Two or more races
17.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Monroe County, New York
2023
17.1% of 58 thousand people
Hispanic
26.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Monroe County, New York
2023
26.3% of 73 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
8.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Monroe County, New York
2023
8.5% of 488 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Monroe County, New York
2023
10.8% of 519 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
32.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Monroe County, New York
2023
32.3% of 40 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Monroe County, New York
2023
15.9% of 118 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Monroe County, New York
2023
11.2% of 144 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Monroe County, New York
2023
3.7% of 217 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
6.8% of 384 thousand people
Employed
5.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Monroe County, New York
2023
5.8% of 367 thousand people
Male
4.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Monroe County, New York
2023
4.3% of 187 thousand people
Female
7.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Monroe County, New York
2023
7.3% of 180 thousand people
Unemployed
30.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Monroe County, New York
2023
30.4% of 17 thousand people
Male
16.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Monroe County, New York
2023
16.6% of 10 thousand people
Female
49.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Monroe County, New York
2023
49.5% of 7 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Monroe County, New York
2023
12.2% of 593 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Monroe County, New York
2023
1.8% of 262 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Monroe County, New York
2023
17.2% of 138 thousand people
Did not work
22.6% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Monroe County, New York
2023
22.6% of 192 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
24.3% Poverty Rate for single people in Monroe County, New York
2023
24.3% of 185 thousand people
Male
22.4% Poverty Rate for single men in Monroe County, New York
2023
22.4% of 88 thousand people
Female
26% Poverty Rate for single women in Monroe County, New York
2023
26% of 97 thousand people
18 to 24 years
42.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
42.3% of 22 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
16.7% of 42 thousand people
35 to 44 years
23.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
23.6% of 20 thousand people
45 to 54 years
19.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
19.1% of 16 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
29.1% of 32 thousand people
65 to 74 years
22% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Monroe County, New York
2023
22% of 26 thousand people
75 years and over
18.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Monroe County, New York
2023
18.9% of 26 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Monroe County, New York
2023
3.9% of 77 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.5% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Monroe County, New York
2023
35.5% of 43 thousand people
Did not work
41.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Monroe County, New York
2023
41.2% of 65 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.9% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Monroe County, New York
2023
12.9%
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