Population
2023
12.3% of 420 thousand people
Population poverty in Berks County, Pennsylvania compared
How does Berks County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Berks County, Pennsylvania
12.3%
Pennsylvania
12% (-2% lower than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
National average
12.5% (2% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 13.7%
The 2011 13.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 14.6%
The 2012 increase to 14.6% from 2011 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2013 - 14.4%
The 2013 decrease to 14.4% from 2012 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 14.7%
The 2014 increase to 14.7% from 2013 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2015 - 12.8%
The 2015 decrease to 12.8% from 2014 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 13.6%
The 2016 increase to 13.6% from 2015 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2017 - 11.8%
The 2017 decrease to 11.8% from 2016 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.6%
The 2018 decrease to 11.6% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 10.1%
The 2019 decrease to 10.1% from 2018 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 13.6%
The 2021 increase to 13.6% from 2019 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 10.9%
The 2022 decrease to 10.9% from 2021 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12.3%
The 2023 increase to 12.3% from 2022 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Berks County, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.