- Race
- Black or African American
35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana
Black or African American
35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana
2023
35% of 51 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Gary, Indiana compared
How does Gary, Indiana compare to other Indiana and National averages?
Gary, Indiana
35%
Indiana
23.9% (-32% lower than Gary, Indiana)
National average
20.8% (-41% lower than Gary, Indiana)
35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana
Historical Timeline
35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana historical data
2015 - 27.3%
The 2015 27.3% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 32.3%
The 2016 increase to 32.3% from 2015 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.
2017 - 38.9%
The 2017 increase to 38.9% from 2016 represents a 6.6% increase YoY.
2018 - 28.7%
The 2018 decrease to 28.7% from 2017 represents a -10.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 30.1%
The 2019 increase to 30.1% from 2018 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2022 - 38.5%
The 2022 increase to 38.5% from 2019 represents a 8.4% increase YoY.
2023 - 35%
The 2023 decrease to 35% from 2022 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
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