16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas

Black or African American

16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas

Black or African American poverty in Topeka, Kansas compared

How does Topeka, Kansas compare to other Kansas and National averages?

  • Topeka, Kansas

    16.8%

  • Kansas

    18.9% (12% higher than Topeka, Kansas)

  • National average

    20.8% (24% higher than Topeka, Kansas)

16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas

Historical Timeline

16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas historical data

  • 2015 - 23.9%

    The 2015 23.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 21.1%

    The 2016 decrease to 21.1% from 2015 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 26.3%

    The 2017 increase to 26.3% from 2016 represents a 5.2% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 33.1%

    The 2018 increase to 33.1% from 2017 represents a 6.8% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 20%

    The 2019 decrease to 20% from 2018 represents a -13.1% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 21.9%

    The 2021 increase to 21.9% from 2019 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 34.1%

    The 2022 increase to 34.1% from 2021 represents a 12.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 16.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 16.8% from 2022 represents a -17.3% decrease YoY.

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