15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Population 16 years and over

15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Population 16 years and over poverty in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compared

How does Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?

  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    15.1%

  • Pennsylvania

    11% (-27% lower than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    11.6% (-23% lower than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

15.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2015 - 12%

    The 2015 12% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 14.1%

    The 2016 increase to 14.1% from 2015 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.7%

    The 2017 increase to 17.7% from 2016 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 18.2%

    The 2018 increase to 18.2% from 2017 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.2%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.2% from 2018 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18%

    The 2021 increase to 18% from 2019 represents a 4.8% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.1% from 2021 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

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