1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charleston, South Carolina

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months

1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charleston, South Carolina

Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months poverty in Charleston, South Carolina compared

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

  • Charleston, South Carolina

    1.3%

  • South Carolina

    3% (131% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)

  • National average

    2.4% (85% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)

1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charleston, South Carolina

Historical Timeline

1.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Charleston, South Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 2.5%

    The 2015 2.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 3.7%

    The 2016 increase to 3.7% from 2015 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 1.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 1.7% from 2016 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 2%

    The 2018 increase to 2% from 2017 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 1.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 1.8% from 2018 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 2%

    The 2021 increase to 2% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 3.2%

    The 2022 increase to 3.2% from 2021 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 1.3%

    The 2023 decrease to 1.3% from 2022 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.

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