- Employment-status
- Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
12.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia
2022
12.1% of 132 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Richmond, Virginia compared
How does Richmond, Virginia compare to other Virginia and National averages?
Richmond, Virginia
12.1%
Virginia
5.8% (-52% lower than Richmond, Virginia)
National average
6.7% (-45% lower than Richmond, Virginia)
12.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia
Historical Timeline
12.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Richmond, Virginia historical data
2011 - 52.1%
The 2011 52.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 55.2%
The 2012 increase to 55.2% from 2011 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.
2013 - 50.8%
The 2013 decrease to 50.8% from 2012 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 46.1%
The 2014 decrease to 46.1% from 2013 represents a -4.7% decrease YoY.
2015 - 15.5%
The 2015 decrease to 15.5% from 2014 represents a -30.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 15.2%
The 2016 decrease to 15.2% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 14.5%
The 2017 decrease to 14.5% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 12%
The 2018 decrease to 12% from 2017 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 10.9%
The 2019 decrease to 10.9% from 2018 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 11.9%
The 2021 increase to 11.9% from 2019 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.1%
The 2022 increase to 12.1% from 2021 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
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