5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Rhode Island

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Rhode Island

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Washington County, Rhode Island compared

How does Washington County, Rhode Island compare to other Rhode Island and National averages?

  • Washington County, Rhode Island

    5%

  • Rhode Island

    4.9% (-2% lower than Washington County, Rhode Island)

  • National average

    6.7% (34% higher than Washington County, Rhode Island)

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Rhode Island

Historical Timeline

5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Washington County, Rhode Island historical data

  • 2011 - 21%

    The 2011 21% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 38.7%

    The 2012 increase to 38.7% from 2011 represents a 17.7% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 22%

    The 2013 decrease to 22% from 2012 represents a -16.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 12.8%

    The 2014 decrease to 12.8% from 2013 represents a -9.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 6.7%

    The 2015 decrease to 6.7% from 2014 represents a -6.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 7.2%

    The 2016 increase to 7.2% from 2015 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 3.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 3.8% from 2016 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 5%

    The 2018 increase to 5% from 2017 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 3.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 3.3% from 2018 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.4%

    The 2021 increase to 7.4% from 2019 represents a 4.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 2.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 2.4% from 2021 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 5%

    The 2023 increase to 5% from 2022 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Washington County, Rhode Island Poverty dataset.