16.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Black or African American

16.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Black or African American poverty in Fort Smith, Arkansas compared

How does Fort Smith, Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?

  • Fort Smith, Arkansas

    16.9%

  • Arkansas

    28.2% (67% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)

  • National average

    20.8% (23% higher than Fort Smith, Arkansas)

16.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Historical Timeline

16.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Fort Smith, Arkansas historical data

  • 2015 - 55.4%

    The 2015 55.4% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 33.7%

    The 2016 decrease to 33.7% from 2015 represents a -21.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 29.9%

    The 2017 decrease to 29.9% from 2016 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 35.4%

    The 2018 increase to 35.4% from 2017 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 24%

    The 2019 decrease to 24% from 2018 represents a -11.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 25.4%

    The 2021 increase to 25.4% from 2019 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.9% from 2021 represents a -8.5% decrease YoY.

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