4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in King County, Washington

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in King County, Washington

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

How does King County, Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?

  • King County, Washington

    4.9%

  • Washington

    5.7% (16% higher than King County, Washington)

  • National average

    6.7% (37% higher than King County, Washington)

4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in King County, Washington

Historical Timeline

4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in King County, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 28.1%

    The 2011 28.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 28.9%

    The 2012 increase to 28.9% from 2011 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 34.2%

    The 2013 increase to 34.2% from 2012 represents a 5.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 30%

    The 2014 decrease to 30% from 2013 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 5.9%

    The 2015 decrease to 5.9% from 2014 represents a -24.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 5.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 5.4% from 2015 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 5.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 5.3% from 2016 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 5.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 5.3% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 4.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 4.1% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 5.3%

    The 2021 increase to 5.3% from 2019 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 4.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 4.1% from 2021 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 4.9%

    The 2023 increase to 4.9% from 2022 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

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