- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dorchester County, South Carolina
2023
4.8% of 86 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 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
4.8%
South Carolina
7.8% (63% higher than Dorchester County, South Carolina)
National average
6.7% (40% higher than Dorchester County, South Carolina)
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Historical Timeline
4.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Dorchester County, South Carolina historical data
2011 - 21.5%
The 2011 21.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 29.1%
The 2012 increase to 29.1% from 2011 represents a 7.6% increase YoY.
2013 - 28.7%
The 2013 decrease to 28.7% from 2012 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 33.9%
The 2014 increase to 33.9% from 2013 represents a 5.2% increase YoY.
2015 - 7%
The 2015 decrease to 7% from 2014 represents a -26.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 4.5%
The 2016 decrease to 4.5% from 2015 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 5.4%
The 2017 increase to 5.4% from 2016 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2018 - 7.1%
The 2018 increase to 7.1% from 2017 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2019 - 5.1%
The 2019 decrease to 5.1% from 2018 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2021 - 6.5%
The 2021 increase to 6.5% from 2019 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 5.6%
The 2022 decrease to 5.6% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2023 - 4.8%
The 2023 decrease to 4.8% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
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