14.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Under 18 years

14.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Under 18 years poverty in Berks County, Pennsylvania compared

How does Berks County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?

  • Berks County, Pennsylvania

    14.3%

  • Pennsylvania

    15.2% (6% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    16.3% (14% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)

14.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

14.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Berks County, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2011 - 19.9%

    The 2011 19.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 23.2%

    The 2012 increase to 23.2% from 2011 represents a 3.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 22.8%

    The 2013 decrease to 22.8% from 2012 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 22.4%

    The 2014 decrease to 22.4% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 20.8%

    The 2015 decrease to 20.8% from 2014 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 21.3%

    The 2016 increase to 21.3% from 2015 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 17.4% from 2016 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 17.7%

    The 2018 increase to 17.7% from 2017 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 16.8% from 2018 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 20.3%

    The 2021 increase to 20.3% from 2019 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 14.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 14.3% from 2021 represents a -6.0% decrease YoY.

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