12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wood County, West Virginia

Population 16 years and over

12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wood County, West Virginia

Population 16 years and over poverty in Wood County, West Virginia compared

How does Wood County, West Virginia compare to other West Virginia and National averages?

  • Wood County, West Virginia

    12.2%

  • West Virginia

    15.8% (30% higher than Wood County, West Virginia)

  • National average

    11.6% (-5% lower than Wood County, West Virginia)

12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wood County, West Virginia

Historical Timeline

12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wood County, West Virginia historical data

  • 2015 - 15.5%

    The 2015 15.5% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 14.2%

    The 2016 decrease to 14.2% from 2015 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 17%

    The 2017 increase to 17% from 2016 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 13.9%

    The 2018 decrease to 13.9% from 2017 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 13.1%

    The 2019 decrease to 13.1% from 2018 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 13.2%

    The 2021 increase to 13.2% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.9%

    The 2022 increase to 17.9% from 2021 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.2%

    The 2023 decrease to 12.2% from 2022 represents a -5.7% decrease YoY.

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