29.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Portland, Maine

Black or African American

29.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Portland, Maine

Black or African American poverty in Portland, Maine compared

How does Portland, Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?

  • Portland, Maine

    29.3%

  • Maine

    21.2% (-28% lower than Portland, Maine)

  • National average

    20.8% (-29% lower than Portland, Maine)

29.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Portland, Maine

Historical Timeline

29.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Portland, Maine historical data

  • 2015 - 49.9%

    The 2015 49.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2017 - 45.6%

    The 2017 decrease to 45.6% from 2015 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 38.2%

    The 2021 decrease to 38.2% from 2017 represents a -7.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 29.3%

    The 2022 decrease to 29.3% from 2021 represents a -8.9% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Portland, Maine Poverty dataset.