- Work-experience
- Population 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Population 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berks County, Pennsylvania
2022
9.9% of 338 thousand people
Population 16 years and over poverty in Berks County, Pennsylvania compared
How does Berks County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Berks County, Pennsylvania
9.9%
Pennsylvania
11% (11% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
National average
11.6% (17% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Berks County, Pennsylvania historical data
2015 - 10.7%
The 2015 10.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 11.8%
The 2016 increase to 11.8% from 2015 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2017 - 10.6%
The 2017 decrease to 10.6% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 10%
The 2018 decrease to 10% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 8.2%
The 2019 decrease to 8.2% from 2018 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2021 - 11.8%
The 2021 increase to 11.8% from 2019 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 9.9%
The 2022 decrease to 9.9% from 2021 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Berks County, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.