24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 to 17 years
24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2023
24.4% of 232 thousand people
5 to 17 years poverty in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania compared
How does Philadelphia, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
24.4%
Pennsylvania
15.2% (-38% lower than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
National average
15.7% (-36% lower than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
24.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 26.6%
The 2011 26.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 25.3%
The 2012 decrease to 25.3% from 2011 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 24.5%
The 2013 decrease to 24.5% from 2012 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2014 - 24.1%
The 2014 decrease to 24.1% from 2013 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2015 - 38.7%
The 2015 increase to 38.7% from 2014 represents a 14.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 37.7%
The 2016 decrease to 37.7% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 31.6%
The 2017 decrease to 31.6% from 2016 represents a -6.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 36.3%
The 2018 increase to 36.3% from 2017 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 33.8%
The 2019 decrease to 33.8% from 2018 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 35.1%
The 2021 increase to 35.1% from 2019 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 28.7%
The 2022 decrease to 28.7% from 2021 represents a -6.4% decrease YoY.
2023 - 24.4%
The 2023 decrease to 24.4% from 2022 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.
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