8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pierce County, Washington

Population 25 years and over

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pierce County, Washington

Population 25 years and over poverty in Pierce County, Washington compared

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

  • Pierce County, Washington

    8.9%

  • Washington

    9.1% (2% higher than Pierce County, Washington)

  • National average

    10.6% (19% higher than Pierce County, Washington)

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pierce County, Washington

Historical Timeline

8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Pierce County, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 3.5%

    The 2011 3.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 4.1%

    The 2012 increase to 4.1% from 2011 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 4.4%

    The 2013 increase to 4.4% from 2012 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 5.5%

    The 2014 increase to 5.5% from 2013 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 10%

    The 2015 increase to 10% from 2014 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 10.2%

    The 2016 increase to 10.2% from 2015 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 9%

    The 2017 decrease to 9% from 2016 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 7.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 7.5% from 2017 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.1%

    The 2019 increase to 8.1% from 2018 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 7.3%

    The 2021 decrease to 7.3% from 2019 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 8%

    The 2022 increase to 8% from 2021 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 8.9%

    The 2023 increase to 8.9% from 2022 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

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