12% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

12% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Berks County, Pennsylvania compared

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

  • Berks County, Pennsylvania

    12%

  • Pennsylvania

    11.8% (-2% lower than Berks County, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    12.2% (2% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)

12% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

12% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Berks County, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2021 - 13.2%

    The 2021 13.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 10.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.5% from 2021 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 12%

    The 2023 increase to 12% from 2022 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Berks County, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.