26% Poverty Rate for Black People in Alabama
Black or African American
26% Poverty Rate for Black People in Alabama
2023
26% of 1.2 million people
Black or African American poverty in Alabama compared
How does Alabama compare to other Alabama and National averages?
Alabama
26%
National average
20.8% (-20% lower than Alabama)
26% Poverty Rate for Black People in Alabama
Historical Timeline
26% Poverty Rate for Black People in Alabama historical data
2011 - 40.6%
The 2011 40.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 39.5%
The 2012 decrease to 39.5% from 2011 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 28.7%
The 2013 decrease to 28.7% from 2012 represents a -10.8% decrease YoY.
2014 - 40.8%
The 2014 increase to 40.8% from 2013 represents a 12.1% increase YoY.
2015 - 30.3%
The 2015 decrease to 30.3% from 2014 represents a -10.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 27.4%
The 2016 decrease to 27.4% from 2015 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
2017 - 27.3%
The 2017 decrease to 27.3% from 2016 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 27.7%
The 2018 increase to 27.7% from 2017 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2019 - 23.5%
The 2019 decrease to 23.5% from 2018 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 26%
The 2021 increase to 26% from 2019 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 26.8%
The 2022 increase to 26.8% from 2021 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2023 - 26%
The 2023 decrease to 26% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Alabama Poverty dataset.