16% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in the United States
Under 18 years
16% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in the United States
2023
16% of 71.6 million people
16% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in the United States
Historical Timeline
16% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in the United States historical data
2011 - 22.5%
The 2011 22.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.6%
The 2012 increase to 22.6% from 2011 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2013 - 22.2%
The 2013 decrease to 22.2% from 2012 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 21.7%
The 2014 decrease to 21.7% from 2013 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 20.7%
The 2015 decrease to 20.7% from 2014 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2016 - 19.5%
The 2016 decrease to 19.5% from 2015 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 18.4%
The 2017 decrease to 18.4% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 18%
The 2018 decrease to 18% from 2017 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2019 - 16.8%
The 2019 decrease to 16.8% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16.9%
The 2021 increase to 16.9% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.3%
The 2022 decrease to 16.3% from 2021 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2023 - 16%
The 2023 decrease to 16% from 2022 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
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