- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in the United States
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in the United States
2022
6.7% of 168.7 million people
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in the United States
Historical Timeline
6.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in the United States historical data
2011 - 32.6%
The 2011 32.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 33.3%
The 2012 increase to 33.3% from 2011 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2013 - 33.6%
The 2013 increase to 33.6% from 2012 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2014 - 33.9%
The 2014 increase to 33.9% from 2013 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2015 - 8.7%
The 2015 decrease to 8.7% from 2014 represents a -25.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 8.1%
The 2016 decrease to 8.1% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 7.4%
The 2017 decrease to 7.4% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 7.2%
The 2018 decrease to 7.2% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 6.7%
The 2019 decrease to 6.7% from 2018 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 7%
The 2021 increase to 7% from 2019 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 6.7%
The 2022 decrease to 6.7% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
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