14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina

Population 16 years and over

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina

Population 16 years and over poverty in Laurens County, South Carolina compared

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

  • Laurens County, South Carolina

    14.1%

  • South Carolina

    12.6% (-11% lower than Laurens County, South Carolina)

  • National average

    11.6% (-18% lower than Laurens County, South Carolina)

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina

Historical Timeline

14.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Laurens County, South Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 13.1%

    The 2015 13.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16%

    The 2016 increase to 16% from 2015 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.9%

    The 2017 increase to 21.9% from 2016 represents a 5.9% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 18%

    The 2018 decrease to 18% from 2017 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.3%

    The 2019 increase to 19.3% from 2018 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 17.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 17.2% from 2019 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 14.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 14.7% from 2021 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14.1%

    The 2023 decrease to 14.1% from 2022 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

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