2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania compared

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

  • Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

    2.2%

  • Pennsylvania

    1.8% (-18% lower than Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    2.4% (9% higher than Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)

2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

2.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2015 - 2%

    The 2015 2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 2.6%

    The 2016 increase to 2.6% from 2015 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 1.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 1.7% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 1.7%

    The 2018 decrease to 1.7% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 2%

    The 2019 increase to 2% from 2018 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 1.5%

    The 2021 decrease to 1.5% from 2019 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 2.2%

    The 2022 increase to 2.2% from 2021 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

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