Poverty Rate in Berks County, Pennsylvania

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.