17.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Ohio
Under 18 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Ohio
2023
17.7% of 2.5 million people
Under 18 years poverty in Ohio compared
How does Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?
Ohio
17.7%
National average
16% (-10% lower than Ohio)
17.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Ohio
Historical Timeline
17.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Ohio historical data
2011 - 24.2%
The 2011 24.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 23.8%
The 2012 decrease to 23.8% from 2011 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 22.7%
The 2013 decrease to 22.7% from 2012 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2014 - 22.9%
The 2014 increase to 22.9% from 2013 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2015 - 21.3%
The 2015 decrease to 21.3% from 2014 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 20.5%
The 2016 decrease to 20.5% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.1%
The 2017 decrease to 20.1% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.5%
The 2018 decrease to 19.5% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.4%
The 2019 decrease to 18.4% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 18.6%
The 2021 increase to 18.6% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.7%
The 2022 decrease to 17.7% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17.7%
The 2023 decrease to 17.7% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
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