12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

5 to 17 years

12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

5 to 17 years poverty in Whatcom County, Washington compared

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

  • Whatcom County, Washington

    12.4%

  • Washington

    11.7% (-6% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

  • National average

    15.7% (27% higher than Whatcom County, Washington)

12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Historical Timeline

12.4% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Whatcom County, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 17.2%

    The 2011 17.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 17.5%

    The 2012 increase to 17.5% from 2011 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 18.7%

    The 2013 increase to 18.7% from 2012 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 16.9%

    The 2014 decrease to 16.9% from 2013 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 11.3%

    The 2015 decrease to 11.3% from 2014 represents a -5.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 10.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 10.4% from 2015 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 10.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 10.2% from 2016 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 17.2%

    The 2018 increase to 17.2% from 2017 represents a 7.0% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 9.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 9.5% from 2018 represents a -7.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 22.1%

    The 2021 increase to 22.1% from 2019 represents a 12.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.6% from 2021 represents a -10.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.4%

    The 2023 increase to 12.4% from 2022 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

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