16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Ohio

Population 16 years and over

16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Ohio

Population 16 years and over poverty in Columbus, Ohio compared

How does Columbus, Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?

  • Columbus, Ohio

    16.4%

  • Ohio

    12.2% (-26% lower than Columbus, Ohio)

  • National average

    11.6% (-29% lower than Columbus, Ohio)

16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Ohio

Historical Timeline

16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Columbus, Ohio historical data

  • 2015 - 18.1%

    The 2015 18.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 17.8%

    The 2016 decrease to 17.8% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 17.3% from 2016 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 17.5%

    The 2018 increase to 17.5% from 2017 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 14.4%

    The 2019 decrease to 14.4% from 2018 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 15.4%

    The 2021 increase to 15.4% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.3%

    The 2022 increase to 16.3% from 2021 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.4%

    The 2023 increase to 16.4% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

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