24.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kentucky
Black or African American
24.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kentucky
2023
24.9% of 319 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Kentucky compared
How does Kentucky compare to other Kentucky and National averages?
Kentucky
24.9%
National average
20.8% (-16% lower than Kentucky)
24.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kentucky
Historical Timeline
24.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Kentucky historical data
2011 - 34.8%
The 2011 34.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 36.4%
The 2012 increase to 36.4% from 2011 represents a 1.6% increase YoY.
2013 - 32.8%
The 2013 decrease to 32.8% from 2012 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 33.7%
The 2014 increase to 33.7% from 2013 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2015 - 30.8%
The 2015 decrease to 30.8% from 2014 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 30.2%
The 2016 decrease to 30.2% from 2015 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 25.7%
The 2017 decrease to 25.7% from 2016 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 28.1%
The 2018 increase to 28.1% from 2017 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.
2019 - 24.4%
The 2019 decrease to 24.4% from 2018 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 24.1%
The 2021 decrease to 24.1% from 2019 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2022 - 26.6%
The 2022 increase to 26.6% from 2021 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2023 - 24.9%
The 2023 decrease to 24.9% from 2022 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Kentucky Poverty dataset.