18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Highlands County, Florida

Black or African American

18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Highlands County, Florida

Black or African American poverty in Highlands County, Florida compared

How does Highlands County, Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?

  • Highlands County, Florida

    18.3%

  • Florida

    19.3% (5% higher than Highlands County, Florida)

  • National average

    21.3% (16% higher than Highlands County, Florida)

18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Highlands County, Florida

Historical Timeline

18.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Highlands County, Florida historical data

  • 2014 - 50.3%

    The 2014 50.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2015 - 49.1%

    The 2015 decrease to 49.1% from 2014 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 30.8%

    The 2016 decrease to 30.8% from 2015 represents a -18.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 39%

    The 2017 increase to 39% from 2016 represents a 8.2% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 45.2%

    The 2018 increase to 45.2% from 2017 represents a 6.2% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 15.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 15.3% from 2018 represents a -29.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18.8%

    The 2021 increase to 18.8% from 2019 represents a 3.5% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 18.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 18.3% from 2021 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

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