11.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in the United States

Population 16 years and over

11.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in the United States

The United States average is 11.6%

11.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in the United States

Historical data

11.6% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in the United States historical data

  • 2015 - 13.1%

    The 2015 13.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 12.6%

    The 2016 decrease to 12.6% from 2015 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 12%

    The 2017 decrease to 12% from 2016 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 11.8%

    The 2018 decrease to 11.8% from 2017 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 11.2%

    The 2019 decrease to 11.2% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 11.7%

    The 2021 increase to 11.7% from 2019 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 11.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 11.6% from 2021 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.