The family poverty rate in St.
Croix Valley Counties was lower than their respective state averages except in
Burnett County.
Burnett County had the
highest overall family poverty rate among the St. Croix Valley counties; more than three times the rate in Chisago
County, which had the lowest family poverty rate.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year average, 2011-2015
Despite the economic recovery, the percentage of families below the
poverty line has increased between 2009 and 2015 in all St. Croix Valley
counties except Chisago and St. Croix Counties.
The largest increase was in Pierce County. Chisago County had the
largest decrease.
Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year averages