3.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke County, Virginia

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

3.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke County, Virginia

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Roanoke County, Virginia compared

How does Roanoke County, Virginia compare to other Virginia and National averages?

  • Roanoke County, Virginia

    3.1%

  • Virginia

    5.4% (74% higher than Roanoke County, Virginia)

  • National average

    6.7% (116% higher than Roanoke County, Virginia)

3.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke County, Virginia

Historical Timeline

3.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Roanoke County, Virginia historical data

  • 2011 - 17.1%

    The 2011 17.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 18.4%

    The 2012 increase to 18.4% from 2011 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 26.5%

    The 2013 increase to 26.5% from 2012 represents a 8.1% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 9.5%

    The 2014 decrease to 9.5% from 2013 represents a -17.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 2.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 2.3% from 2014 represents a -7.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5%

    The 2016 increase to 5% from 2015 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 5%

    The 2017 decrease to 5% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 3.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 3.5% from 2017 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 3.6%

    The 2019 increase to 3.6% from 2018 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 4%

    The 2021 increase to 4% from 2019 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 2.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 2.5% from 2021 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 3.1%

    The 2023 increase to 3.1% from 2022 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

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