37% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Black or African American

37% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Black or African American poverty in Bowling Green, Kentucky compared

How does Bowling Green, Kentucky compare to other Kentucky and National averages?

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky

    37%

  • Kentucky

    24.9% (-33% lower than Bowling Green, Kentucky)

  • National average

    20.8% (-44% lower than Bowling Green, Kentucky)

37% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Historical Timeline

37% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bowling Green, Kentucky historical data

  • 2016 - 26.9%

    The 2016 26.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2017 - 30.6%

    The 2017 increase to 30.6% from 2016 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 24.6%

    The 2019 decrease to 24.6% from 2017 represents a -6.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 49.9%

    The 2021 increase to 49.9% from 2019 represents a 25.3% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 37%

    The 2022 decrease to 37% from 2021 represents a -12.9% decrease YoY.

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