18% Poverty Rate for Black People in Florida
Black or African American
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in Florida
2023
18% of 3.2 million people
Black or African American poverty in Florida compared
How does Florida compare to other Florida and National averages?
Florida
18%
National average
20.8% (16% higher than Florida)
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in Florida
Historical Timeline
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in Florida historical data
2011 - 30.1%
The 2011 30.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 27.7%
The 2012 decrease to 27.7% from 2011 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 25.5%
The 2013 decrease to 25.5% from 2012 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2014 - 25.5%
The 2014 decrease to 25.5% from 2013 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 25.2%
The 2015 decrease to 25.2% from 2014 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2016 - 22.8%
The 2016 decrease to 22.8% from 2015 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2017 - 21.9%
The 2017 decrease to 21.9% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2018 - 21.2%
The 2018 decrease to 21.2% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2019 - 19.8%
The 2019 decrease to 19.8% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 20.4%
The 2021 increase to 20.4% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 19.3%
The 2022 decrease to 19.3% from 2021 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 18%
The 2023 decrease to 18% from 2022 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Florida Poverty dataset.