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Poverty Rate of Washington

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.45%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 14.29%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 16.5%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Washington

While the overall poverty rate of Washington is 15.45%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (16.5%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (14.29%).

Poverty Rate of Washington by Employment Status and Sex

5.35%
Female Employed
43.98%
Female Unemployed
3.77%
Male Employed
34.89%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Washington by Education

34.65%
Less Than 9th Grade
24.23%
High School
15.19%
Some College
5.04%
Bachelors or Greater