19.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in California
Black or African American
19.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in California
2022
19.2% of 2 million people
Black or African American poverty in California compared
How does California compare to other California and National averages?
California
19.2%
National average
21.3% (11% higher than California)
19.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in California
Historical Timeline
19.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in California historical data
2011 - 25.7%
The 2011 25.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.5%
The 2012 increase to 26.5% from 2011 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2013 - 25.3%
The 2013 decrease to 25.3% from 2012 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 24.2%
The 2014 decrease to 24.2% from 2013 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 22.5%
The 2015 decrease to 22.5% from 2014 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2016 - 21.8%
The 2016 decrease to 21.8% from 2015 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 20.9%
The 2017 decrease to 20.9% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.4%
The 2018 decrease to 19.4% from 2017 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 19%
The 2019 decrease to 19% from 2018 represents a -0.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.9%
The 2021 increase to 19.9% from 2019 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.2%
The 2022 decrease to 19.2% from 2021 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger California Poverty dataset.