20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bellingham, Washington

Population 16 years and over

20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bellingham, Washington

Population 16 years and over poverty in Bellingham, Washington compared

How does Bellingham, Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?

  • Bellingham, Washington

    20.5%

  • Washington

    9.9% (-52% lower than Bellingham, Washington)

  • National average

    11.6% (-43% lower than Bellingham, Washington)

20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bellingham, Washington

Historical Timeline

20.5% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Bellingham, Washington historical data

  • 2015 - 22.2%

    The 2015 22.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 24.9%

    The 2016 increase to 24.9% from 2015 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 21.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 21.8% from 2016 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 24.6%

    The 2018 increase to 24.6% from 2017 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 19.5% from 2018 represents a -5.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18.1%

    The 2021 decrease to 18.1% from 2019 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 15.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 15.4% from 2021 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 20.5%

    The 2023 increase to 20.5% from 2022 represents a 5.1% increase YoY.

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