Population
2023
6.8% of 1.5 million people
Population poverty in Suffolk County, New York compared
How does Suffolk County, New York compare to other New York and National averages?
Suffolk County, New York
6.8%
New York
14.2% (109% higher than Suffolk County, New York)
National average
12.5% (84% higher than Suffolk County, New York)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 6.4%
The 2011 6.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 6.9%
The 2012 increase to 6.9% from 2011 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 7.3%
The 2013 increase to 7.3% from 2012 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 7.4%
The 2014 increase to 7.4% from 2013 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2015 - 7.6%
The 2015 increase to 7.6% from 2014 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2016 - 7.3%
The 2016 decrease to 7.3% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 6.8%
The 2017 decrease to 6.8% from 2016 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 7.2%
The 2018 increase to 7.2% from 2017 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2019 - 6.5%
The 2019 decrease to 6.5% from 2018 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.1%
The 2021 decrease to 6.1% from 2019 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2022 - 6.5%
The 2022 increase to 6.5% from 2021 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2023 - 6.8%
The 2023 increase to 6.8% from 2022 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Suffolk County, New York Poverty dataset.