- Age
- Under 18 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rhode Island
Under 18 years
11.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rhode Island
2022
11.7% of 200 thousand people
Under 18 years poverty in Rhode Island compared
How does Rhode Island compare to other Rhode Island and National averages?
Rhode Island
11.7%
National average
16.3% (39% higher than Rhode Island)
11.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rhode Island
Historical Timeline
11.7% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rhode Island historical data
2011 - 21.9%
The 2011 21.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 19.5%
The 2012 decrease to 19.5% from 2011 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 21.5%
The 2013 increase to 21.5% from 2012 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2014 - 19.8%
The 2014 decrease to 19.8% from 2013 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 19.4%
The 2015 decrease to 19.4% from 2014 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 17%
The 2016 decrease to 17% from 2015 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 16.6%
The 2017 decrease to 16.6% from 2016 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 18%
The 2018 increase to 18% from 2017 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2019 - 14%
The 2019 decrease to 14% from 2018 represents a -4.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15%
The 2021 increase to 15% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 11.7%
The 2022 decrease to 11.7% from 2021 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Rhode Island Poverty dataset.