- Race
- Black or African American
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
2022
18.3% of 10 thousand people
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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