35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana

Black or African American

35% Poverty Rate for Black People in Gary, Indiana

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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