11.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charleston, South Carolina

Population 16 years and over

11.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charleston, South Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Charleston, South Carolina compared

How does Charleston, South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?

  • Charleston, South Carolina

    11.1%

  • South Carolina

    12.7% (14% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (5% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)

11.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charleston, South Carolina

Historical Timeline

11.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Charleston, South Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 12.5%

    The 2015 12.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 14.6%

    The 2016 increase to 14.6% from 2015 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 11.9%

    The 2017 decrease to 11.9% from 2016 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 11.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 11.3% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.7%

    The 2019 increase to 11.7% from 2018 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.9%

    The 2021 increase to 12.9% from 2019 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.1% from 2021 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Charleston, South Carolina Poverty dataset.