In 2023, about 10.2 percent of Virginia's population lived below the poverty line. This is a slight decrease from the previous year, when 10.6 percent of the state's population lived below the poverty line. The poverty rate of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.

In 2023, 16.7 percent of West Virginia's population lived below the poverty line. This was a decrease from the previous year, when about 17.9 percent of the state's population lived below the poverty line. The poverty rate of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Roanoke city, VA (S1701ACS051770) from 2012 to 2023 about Roanoke City, VA; Roanoke; VA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset uses U.S. Census table B17020 - Poverty Status by Age The data shows the number of people per locality, the overall number of people living below the poverty level per locality, and then the number of people under age 18 living below the poverty level per locality. This last data element is broken down into three segments - aged <6 years, 6-11 years, and 12-17 years, which when added together equal the total number of children under age 18 living below the poverty level per locality.

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Virginia (PPAAVA51000A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about VA, percent, child, poverty, and USA.

Alexandria, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Alexandria, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Alexandria, Virginia, an estimated 13,760 of 155,927 people live in poverty, which is 8.8%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Alexandria is 30.16% lower.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Wise County, VA (S1701ACS051195) from 2012 to 2023 about Wise County, VA; VA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Woodburn, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Woodburn, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Woodburn, Virginia, an estimated 1,350 of 9,804 people live in poverty, which is 13.8%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Woodburn is 9.52% higher.

Population Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering poverty in Suffolk, Virginia by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Roanoke, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Roanoke, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Roanoke, Virginia, an estimated 18,635 of 97,496 people live in poverty, which is 19.1%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Roanoke is 51.59% higher.

Virginia Beach City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Virginia Beach city, VA was 8.40% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Virginia Beach City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Virginia Beach city, VA reached a record high of 8.40 in January of 2023 and a record low of 7.20 in January of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Virginia Beach City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Virginia Beach city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Richmond city, VA (S1701ACS051760) from 2012 to 2023 about Richmond City, VA; Richmond; VA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset provides annual numbers for each state in the United States for 2013-2018. Includes the following data: total population, median income, and number of people living at or below the poverty level.

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Manassas City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Manassas city, VA was 6.70% in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Manassas City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Manassas city, VA reached a record high of 12.70 in January of 2012 and a record low of 4.70 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Manassas City, VA - Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Manassas city, VA - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Pulaski, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Pulaski, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Pulaski, Virginia, an estimated 1,994 of 8,836 people live in poverty, which is 22.6%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Pulaski is 79.37% higher.

Buchanan County, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Buchanan County, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 25.2% Poverty Rate in Buchanan County, Virginia

Graph and download economic data for Estimated Percent of People of All Ages in Poverty for Portsmouth City, VA (PPAAVA51740A156NCEN) from 1989 to 2023 about Portsmouth City, VA; Virginia Beach; VA; percent; child; poverty; and USA.

Laurel Hill, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Laurel Hill, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. In Laurel Hill, Virginia, an estimated 172 of 7,338 people live in poverty, which is 2.3%. Compared to the national average of 12.6%, the poverty rate in Laurel Hill is 81.75% lower.

Graph and download economic data for Percent of Population Below the Poverty Level (5-year estimate) in Loudoun County, VA (S1701ACS051107) from 2012 to 2023 about Loudoun County, VA; Washington; VA; percent; poverty; 5-year; population; and USA.

Montgomery County, Virginia Poverty Rate Statistics for 2023. Analyze over 60 metrics of the Montgomery County, Virginia poverty database including by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more. 22.2% Poverty Rate in Montgomery County, Virginia