23% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois
Black or African American
23% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois
2023
23% of 1.6 million people
Black or African American poverty in Illinois compared
How does Illinois compare to other Illinois and National averages?
Illinois
23%
National average
20.8% (-10% lower than Illinois)
23% Poverty Rate for Black People in Illinois
Historical Timeline
23% 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.
2023 - 23%
The 2023 decrease to 23% from 2022 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Illinois Poverty dataset.