- Race
- Black or African American
17.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Contra Costa County, California
Black or African American
17.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Contra Costa County, California
2023
17.5% of 91 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Contra Costa County, California compared
How does Contra Costa County, California compare to other California and National averages?
Contra Costa County, California
17.5%
California
19.7% (13% higher than Contra Costa County, California)
National average
20.8% (19% higher than Contra Costa County, California)
17.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Contra Costa County, California
Historical Timeline
17.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Contra Costa County, California historical data
2011 - 24.4%
The 2011 24.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 16.3%
The 2012 decrease to 16.3% from 2011 represents a -8.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 17.5%
The 2013 increase to 17.5% from 2012 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2014 - 19.4%
The 2014 increase to 19.4% from 2013 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2015 - 23.1%
The 2015 increase to 23.1% from 2014 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.
2016 - 15.5%
The 2016 decrease to 15.5% from 2015 represents a -7.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 18.9%
The 2017 increase to 18.9% from 2016 represents a 3.4% increase YoY.
2018 - 11.2%
The 2018 decrease to 11.2% from 2017 represents a -7.7% decrease YoY.
2019 - 14.8%
The 2019 increase to 14.8% from 2018 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.
2021 - 12.6%
The 2021 decrease to 12.6% from 2019 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2022 - 13.7%
The 2022 increase to 13.7% from 2021 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2023 - 17.5%
The 2023 increase to 17.5% from 2022 represents a 3.8% increase YoY.
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