11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dorchester County, South Carolina

65 years and over

11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dorchester County, South Carolina

65 years and over poverty in Dorchester County, South Carolina compared

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

  • Dorchester County, South Carolina

    11.9%

  • South Carolina

    11% (-8% lower than Dorchester County, South Carolina)

  • National average

    11.3% (-5% lower than Dorchester County, South Carolina)

11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dorchester County, South Carolina

Historical Timeline

11.9% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Dorchester County, South Carolina historical data

  • 2011 - 14.1%

    The 2011 14.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 20.2%

    The 2012 increase to 20.2% from 2011 represents a 6.1% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 27.2%

    The 2013 increase to 27.2% from 2012 represents a 7.0% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 29.6%

    The 2014 increase to 29.6% from 2013 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 13.1%

    The 2015 decrease to 13.1% from 2014 represents a -16.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5.3%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.3% from 2015 represents a -7.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 10.8%

    The 2017 increase to 10.8% from 2016 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 5.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 5.3% from 2017 represents a -5.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 7.1%

    The 2019 increase to 7.1% from 2018 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.6%

    The 2021 increase to 7.6% from 2019 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 8.1%

    The 2022 increase to 8.1% from 2021 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 11.9%

    The 2023 increase to 11.9% from 2022 represents a 3.8% increase YoY.

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