47.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Under 5 years
47.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Scranton, Pennsylvania
2023
47.9% of 3 thousand people
Under 5 years poverty in Scranton, Pennsylvania compared
How does Scranton, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Scranton, Pennsylvania
47.9%
Pennsylvania
17.2% (-64% lower than Scranton, Pennsylvania)
National average
16.8% (-65% lower than Scranton, Pennsylvania)
47.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
47.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Scranton, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 29.3%
The 2011 29.3% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 33.5%
The 2012 increase to 33.5% from 2011 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 31.7%
The 2013 decrease to 31.7% from 2012 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2014 - 29%
The 2014 decrease to 29% from 2013 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 40.3%
The 2015 increase to 40.3% from 2014 represents a 11.3% increase YoY.
2016 - 26.8%
The 2016 decrease to 26.8% from 2015 represents a -13.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 35.2%
The 2017 increase to 35.2% from 2016 represents a 8.4% increase YoY.
2018 - 48.1%
The 2018 increase to 48.1% from 2017 represents a 12.9% increase YoY.
2019 - 42.8%
The 2019 decrease to 42.8% from 2018 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 27.4%
The 2021 decrease to 27.4% from 2019 represents a -15.4% decrease YoY.
2022 - 33.1%
The 2022 increase to 33.1% from 2021 represents a 5.7% increase YoY.
2023 - 47.9%
The 2023 increase to 47.9% from 2022 represents a 14.8% increase YoY.
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