7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent, Washington

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent, Washington

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

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

  • Kent, Washington

    7.8%

  • Washington

    5.7% (-27% lower than Kent, Washington)

  • National average

    6.7% (-14% lower than Kent, Washington)

7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent, Washington

Historical Timeline

7.8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Kent, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 23.4%

    The 2011 23.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 31.3%

    The 2012 increase to 31.3% from 2011 represents a 7.9% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 49.6%

    The 2013 increase to 49.6% from 2012 represents a 18.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 27%

    The 2014 decrease to 27% from 2013 represents a -22.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 6.8%

    The 2015 decrease to 6.8% from 2014 represents a -20.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 8%

    The 2016 increase to 8% from 2015 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 8.2%

    The 2017 increase to 8.2% from 2016 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 7.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 7.9% from 2017 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 6.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 6.9% from 2018 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 5.7%

    The 2021 decrease to 5.7% from 2019 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 4.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 4.6% from 2021 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 7.8%

    The 2023 increase to 7.8% from 2022 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.

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