28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Arkansas
Black or African American
28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Arkansas
2023
28.2% of 420 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Arkansas compared
How does Arkansas compare to other Arkansas and National averages?
Arkansas
28.2%
National average
20.8% (-26% lower than Arkansas)
28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Arkansas
Historical Timeline
28.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Arkansas historical data
2011 - 29.7%
The 2011 29.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 32.2%
The 2012 increase to 32.2% from 2011 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 37.2%
The 2013 increase to 37.2% from 2012 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.
2014 - 27.6%
The 2014 decrease to 27.6% from 2013 represents a -9.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 33.9%
The 2015 increase to 33.9% from 2014 represents a 6.3% increase YoY.
2016 - 28.9%
The 2016 decrease to 28.9% from 2015 represents a -5.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 27.6%
The 2017 decrease to 27.6% from 2016 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2018 - 30.4%
The 2018 increase to 30.4% from 2017 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.
2019 - 27.1%
The 2019 decrease to 27.1% from 2018 represents a -3.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 29%
The 2021 increase to 29% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 29%
The 2022 decrease to 29% from 2021 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2023 - 28.2%
The 2023 decrease to 28.2% from 2022 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Arkansas Poverty dataset.