11.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington

5 to 17 years

11.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington

5 to 17 years poverty in Washington compared

How does Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?

  • Washington

    11.7%

  • National average

    15.9% (36% higher than Washington)

11.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington

Historical Timeline

11.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 13.4%

    The 2011 13.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 12.9%

    The 2012 decrease to 12.9% from 2011 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 13.8%

    The 2013 increase to 13.8% from 2012 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 12.7%

    The 2014 decrease to 12.7% from 2013 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 15.2%

    The 2015 increase to 15.2% from 2014 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 13.3%

    The 2016 decrease to 13.3% from 2015 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 14.3%

    The 2017 increase to 14.3% from 2016 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 12.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 12.3% from 2017 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 11.7% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 11.8%

    The 2021 increase to 11.8% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.7% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.

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