9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Civilian labor force 16 years and over

9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Civilian labor force 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

    9.9%

  • Washington

    5.7% (-42% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

  • National average

    6.7% (-32% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Historical Timeline

9.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Whatcom County, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 36.7%

    The 2011 36.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 45%

    The 2012 increase to 45% from 2011 represents a 8.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 33.1%

    The 2013 decrease to 33.1% from 2012 represents a -11.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 43.7%

    The 2014 increase to 43.7% from 2013 represents a 10.6% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 10.6%

    The 2015 decrease to 10.6% from 2014 represents a -33.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 13.2%

    The 2016 increase to 13.2% from 2015 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 9.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 9.8% from 2016 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 12.5%

    The 2018 increase to 12.5% from 2017 represents a 2.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 9.4%

    The 2019 decrease to 9.4% from 2018 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 8.9%

    The 2021 decrease to 8.9% from 2019 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 8.5%

    The 2022 decrease to 8.5% from 2021 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 9.9%

    The 2023 increase to 9.9% from 2022 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

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