16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Virginia

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Virginia

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in West Virginia compared

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

  • West Virginia

    16.5%

  • National average

    12.2% (-26% lower than West Virginia)

16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Virginia

Historical Timeline

16.5% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in West Virginia historical data

  • 2021 - 16.7%

    The 2021 16.7% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 17.8%

    The 2022 increase to 17.8% from 2021 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.5%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.5% from 2022 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

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