- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.8% of 224 thousand people
Civilian labor force 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
5.8%
Pennsylvania
6.1% (5% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
National average
6.7% (16% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
5.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 29.4%
The 2011 29.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 33.9%
The 2012 increase to 33.9% from 2011 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 41%
The 2013 increase to 41% from 2012 represents a 7.1% increase YoY.
2014 - 40.3%
The 2014 decrease to 40.3% from 2013 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 7.6%
The 2015 decrease to 7.6% from 2014 represents a -32.7% decrease YoY.
2016 - 7.5%
The 2016 decrease to 7.5% from 2015 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 7.1%
The 2017 decrease to 7.1% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 6.3%
The 2018 decrease to 6.3% from 2017 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 5%
The 2019 decrease to 5% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.7%
The 2021 increase to 6.7% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 5.8%
The 2022 decrease to 5.8% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
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