- Race
- Black or African American
29.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Louisiana
Black or African American
29.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Louisiana
2023
29.1% of 1.3 million people
Black or African American poverty in Louisiana compared
How does Louisiana compare to other Louisiana and National averages?
Louisiana
29.1%
National average
20.8% (-29% lower than Louisiana)
29.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Louisiana
Historical Timeline
29.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Louisiana historical data
2011 - 23.8%
The 2011 23.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 28.2%
The 2012 increase to 28.2% from 2011 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 31.3%
The 2013 increase to 31.3% from 2012 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.
2014 - 24.7%
The 2014 decrease to 24.7% from 2013 represents a -6.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 32.2%
The 2015 increase to 32.2% from 2014 represents a 7.5% increase YoY.
2016 - 34.2%
The 2016 increase to 34.2% from 2015 represents a 2.0% increase YoY.
2017 - 33.1%
The 2017 decrease to 33.1% from 2016 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 30%
The 2018 decrease to 30% from 2017 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 29.4%
The 2019 decrease to 29.4% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2021 - 31.9%
The 2021 increase to 31.9% from 2019 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 29.4%
The 2022 decrease to 29.4% from 2021 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2023 - 29.1%
The 2023 decrease to 29.1% from 2022 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Louisiana Poverty dataset.