17.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bellingham, Washington

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

17.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bellingham, Washington

Civilian labor force 16 years and over poverty in Bellingham, Washington compared

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

  • Bellingham, Washington

    17.7%

  • Washington

    5.7% (-68% lower than Bellingham, Washington)

  • National average

    6.7% (-62% lower than Bellingham, Washington)

17.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bellingham, Washington

Historical Timeline

17.7% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Bellingham, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 50%

    The 2011 50% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 52.5%

    The 2012 increase to 52.5% from 2011 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 58.5%

    The 2013 increase to 58.5% from 2012 represents a 6.0% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 67.7%

    The 2014 increase to 67.7% from 2013 represents a 9.2% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 19.2%

    The 2015 decrease to 19.2% from 2014 represents a -48.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 21%

    The 2016 increase to 21% from 2015 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 16.9%

    The 2017 decrease to 16.9% from 2016 represents a -4.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 21.8%

    The 2018 increase to 21.8% from 2017 represents a 4.9% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 16.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 16.1% from 2018 represents a -5.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 14.3%

    The 2021 decrease to 14.3% from 2019 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.4% from 2021 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.7%

    The 2023 increase to 17.7% from 2022 represents a 6.3% increase YoY.

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