Population
2023
12% of 12.5 million people
Population poverty in Pennsylvania compared
How does Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Pennsylvania
12%
National average
12.5% (4% higher than Pennsylvania)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 13.8%
The 2011 13.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 13.7%
The 2012 decrease to 13.7% from 2011 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 13.7%
The 2013 decrease to 13.7% from 2012 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2014 - 13.6%
The 2014 decrease to 13.6% from 2013 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 13.2%
The 2015 decrease to 13.2% from 2014 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 12.9%
The 2016 decrease to 12.9% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 12.5%
The 2017 decrease to 12.5% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 12.2%
The 2018 decrease to 12.2% from 2017 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12%
The 2019 decrease to 12% from 2018 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 12.1%
The 2021 increase to 12.1% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 11.8%
The 2022 decrease to 11.8% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12%
The 2023 increase to 12% from 2022 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.