2022 E-Insights Report

Poverty Rate

  • The Tampa Bay MSA’s poverty rate increased from 2008 to 2011 yet has been declining since then.
  • However, in terms of competitive position, Tampa Bay’s performance declined over the years. The Tampa Bay region’s competitive position declined from No. 10 in 2010 to No. 17 in 2019.
  • Minneapolis consistently ranked No. 1.

About: Measures the percentage of population that is living below the federal poverty level as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau (Income thresholds vary by family size).
Source:
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, table S17001.

Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate

Poverty Rate Trend

Poverty Rate Trend

Competitive Position Trend

Competitive Position Trend