17.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in the United States
Under 5 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in the United States
2022
17.4% of 18.1 million people
The United States average is 17.4%
17.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in the United States
Historical data
17.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in the United States historical data
2011 - 22.2%
The 2011 22.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 22.3%
The 2012 increase to 22.3% from 2011 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2013 - 21.9%
The 2013 decrease to 21.9% from 2012 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2014 - 21.3%
The 2014 decrease to 21.3% from 2013 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 22.8%
The 2015 increase to 22.8% from 2014 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2016 - 21.3%
The 2016 decrease to 21.3% from 2015 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.2%
The 2017 decrease to 20.2% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.5%
The 2018 decrease to 19.5% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.2%
The 2019 decrease to 18.2% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 18.3%
The 2021 increase to 18.3% from 2019 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2022 - 17.4%
The 2022 decrease to 17.4% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.