15.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Virginia

Population 16 years and over

15.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Virginia

Population 16 years and over poverty in West Virginia compared

How does West Virginia compare to other West Virginia and National averages?

  • West Virginia

    15.8%

  • National average

    11.6% (-27% lower than West Virginia)

15.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Virginia

Historical Timeline

15.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in West Virginia historical data

  • 2015 - 16.2%

    The 2015 16.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 16.5%

    The 2016 increase to 16.5% from 2015 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 17.3%

    The 2017 increase to 17.3% from 2016 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 16.3%

    The 2018 decrease to 16.3% from 2017 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 15.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 15.1% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 15.7%

    The 2021 increase to 15.7% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.3%

    The 2022 increase to 16.3% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 15.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 15.8% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger West Virginia Poverty dataset.