16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New York County, New York

Population 16 years and over

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New York County, New York

Population 16 years and over poverty in New York County, New York compared

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

  • New York County, New York

    16.8%

  • New York

    13.2% (-21% lower than New York County, New York)

  • National average

    11.6% (-31% lower than New York County, New York)

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New York County, New York

Historical Timeline

16.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in New York County, New York historical data

  • 2015 - 16.6%

    The 2015 16.6% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 16.4% from 2015 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 15.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 15.2% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 15%

    The 2018 decrease to 15% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.8% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 16.5%

    The 2021 increase to 16.5% from 2019 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.8%

    The 2022 increase to 16.8% from 2021 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

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