19% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New York
Under 5 years
19% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New York
2023
19% of 1 million people
Under 5 years poverty in New York compared
How does New York compare to other New York and National averages?
New York
19%
National average
16.8% (-12% lower than New York)
19% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New York
Historical Timeline
19% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in New York historical data
2011 - 22.3%
The 2011 22.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.6%
The 2012 increase to 22.6% from 2011 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2013 - 22.5%
The 2013 decrease to 22.5% from 2012 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2014 - 22.2%
The 2014 decrease to 22.2% from 2013 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 23.4%
The 2015 increase to 23.4% from 2014 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2016 - 22.1%
The 2016 decrease to 22.1% from 2015 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.8%
The 2017 decrease to 20.8% from 2016 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.6%
The 2018 decrease to 19.6% from 2017 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 19.2%
The 2019 decrease to 19.2% from 2018 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.1%
The 2021 decrease to 19.1% from 2019 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 18.5%
The 2022 decrease to 18.5% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2023 - 19%
The 2023 increase to 19% from 2022 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
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