- Race
- Black or African American
43.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Des Moines, Iowa
Black or African American
43.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Des Moines, Iowa
2023
43.6% of 26 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Des Moines, Iowa compared
How does Des Moines, Iowa compare to other Iowa and National averages?
Des Moines, Iowa
43.6%
Iowa
24.3% (-44% lower than Des Moines, Iowa)
National average
20.8% (-52% lower than Des Moines, Iowa)
43.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Des Moines, Iowa
Historical Timeline
43.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Des Moines, Iowa historical data
2011 - 38.1%
The 2011 38.1% is the baseline measurement.
2013 - 45.6%
The 2013 increase to 45.6% from 2011 represents a 7.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 33.3%
The 2015 decrease to 33.3% from 2013 represents a -12.3% decrease YoY.
2016 - 30.6%
The 2016 decrease to 30.6% from 2015 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 32.8%
The 2017 increase to 32.8% from 2016 represents a 2.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 15.1%
The 2018 decrease to 15.1% from 2017 represents a -17.7% decrease YoY.
2019 - 34.1%
The 2019 increase to 34.1% from 2018 represents a 19.0% increase YoY.
2021 - 32%
The 2021 decrease to 32% from 2019 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 36.3%
The 2022 increase to 36.3% from 2021 represents a 4.3% increase YoY.
2023 - 43.6%
The 2023 increase to 43.6% from 2022 represents a 7.3% increase YoY.
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