18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee

Population 16 years and over

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee

Population 16 years and over poverty in Memphis, Tennessee compared

How does Memphis, Tennessee compare to other Tennessee and National averages?

  • Memphis, Tennessee

    18.4%

  • Tennessee

    12.6% (-32% lower than Memphis, Tennessee)

  • National average

    11.6% (-37% lower than Memphis, Tennessee)

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee

Historical Timeline

18.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Memphis, Tennessee historical data

  • 2015 - 20.9%

    The 2015 20.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 21.2%

    The 2016 increase to 21.2% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 19.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 19.8% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 22.6%

    The 2018 increase to 22.6% from 2017 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 17.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 17.9% from 2018 represents a -4.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 19.6%

    The 2021 increase to 19.6% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 17.9% from 2021 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 18.4%

    The 2023 increase to 18.4% from 2022 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

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