25.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois

Black or African American

25.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois

Black or African American poverty in Illinois compared

How does Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?

  • Illinois

    25.4%

  • National average

    21.3% (-16% lower than Illinois)

25.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois

Historical Timeline

25.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois historical data

  • 2011 - 24.3%

    The 2011 24.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 22.7%

    The 2012 decrease to 22.7% from 2011 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2013 - 23%

    The 2013 increase to 23% from 2012 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2014 - 19.9%

    The 2014 decrease to 19.9% from 2013 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2015 - 28.2%

    The 2015 increase to 28.2% from 2014 represents a 8.3% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 26.5%

    The 2016 decrease to 26.5% from 2015 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 26.2%

    The 2017 decrease to 26.2% from 2016 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 24.8%

    The 2018 decrease to 24.8% from 2017 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 24.2%

    The 2019 decrease to 24.2% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 24.8%

    The 2021 increase to 24.8% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 25.4%

    The 2022 increase to 25.4% from 2021 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Illinois Poverty dataset.