14% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Under 18 years

14% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Under 18 years poverty in Whatcom County, Washington compared

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

  • Whatcom County, Washington

    14%

  • Washington

    12.2% (-13% lower than Whatcom County, Washington)

  • National average

    16% (14% higher than Whatcom County, Washington)

14% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Whatcom County, Washington

Historical Timeline

14% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Whatcom County, Washington historical data

  • 2011 - 17.5%

    The 2011 17.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 20.3%

    The 2012 increase to 20.3% from 2011 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 17.4%

    The 2013 decrease to 17.4% from 2012 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 19.1%

    The 2014 increase to 19.1% from 2013 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 12%

    The 2015 decrease to 12% from 2014 represents a -7.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 10.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 10.4% from 2015 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 11.1%

    The 2017 increase to 11.1% from 2016 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.4%

    The 2018 increase to 16.4% from 2017 represents a 5.3% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 8.5%

    The 2019 decrease to 8.5% from 2018 represents a -7.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 20.8%

    The 2021 increase to 20.8% from 2019 represents a 12.3% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.9%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.9% from 2021 represents a -9.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 14%

    The 2023 increase to 14% from 2022 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.

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