- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New York
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New York
2022
7% of 10 million people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in New York compared
How does New York compare to other New York and National averages?
New York
7%
National average
6.7% (-4% lower than New York)
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New York
Historical Timeline
7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in New York historical data
2011 - 30.1%
The 2011 30.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.2%
The 2012 increase to 30.2% from 2011 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2013 - 30%
The 2013 decrease to 30% from 2012 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 32.5%
The 2014 increase to 32.5% from 2013 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 8.1%
The 2015 decrease to 8.1% from 2014 represents a -24.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 7.7%
The 2016 decrease to 7.7% from 2015 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 7.1%
The 2017 decrease to 7.1% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 6.6%
The 2018 decrease to 6.6% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 6.1%
The 2019 decrease to 6.1% from 2018 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 7.1%
The 2021 increase to 7.1% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 7%
The 2022 decrease to 7% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New York Poverty dataset.