27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, Delaware

Black or African American

27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, Delaware

Black or African American poverty in Wilmington, Delaware compared

How does Wilmington, Delaware compare to other Delaware and National averages?

  • Wilmington, Delaware

    27.2%

  • Delaware

    14.2% (-48% lower than Wilmington, Delaware)

  • National average

    21.3% (-22% lower than Wilmington, Delaware)

27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, Delaware

Historical Timeline

27.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, Delaware historical data

  • 2015 - 32.1%

    The 2015 32.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 35.2%

    The 2016 increase to 35.2% from 2015 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 41.5%

    The 2017 increase to 41.5% from 2016 represents a 6.3% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 28.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 28.6% from 2017 represents a -12.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 32.8%

    The 2019 increase to 32.8% from 2018 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 26.3%

    The 2021 decrease to 26.3% from 2019 represents a -6.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 27.2%

    The 2022 increase to 27.2% from 2021 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.

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