13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Whatcom County, Washington

Population 16 years and over

13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Whatcom County, Washington

Population 16 years and over poverty in Whatcom County, Washington compared

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

  • Whatcom County, Washington

    13.1%

  • Washington

    9.9% (-24% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

  • National average

    11.6% (-11% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Whatcom County, Washington

Historical Timeline

13.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Whatcom County, Washington historical data

  • 2015 - 14.8%

    The 2015 14.8% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 17.1%

    The 2016 increase to 17.1% from 2015 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 13.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 13.6% from 2016 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 15.8%

    The 2018 increase to 15.8% from 2017 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.8% from 2018 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.4%

    The 2021 decrease to 12.4% from 2019 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 12.1%

    The 2022 decrease to 12.1% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 13.1%

    The 2023 increase to 13.1% from 2022 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.

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