21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maine
Black or African American
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maine
2023
21.2% of 24 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Maine compared
How does Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?
Maine
21.2%
National average
20.8% (-2% lower than Maine)
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maine
Historical Timeline
21.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Maine historical data
2015 - 42.9%
The 2015 42.9% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 43.7%
The 2016 increase to 43.7% from 2015 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2017 - 36.2%
The 2017 decrease to 36.2% from 2016 represents a -7.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 20.2%
The 2018 decrease to 20.2% from 2017 represents a -16.0% decrease YoY.
2019 - 31.6%
The 2019 increase to 31.6% from 2018 represents a 11.4% increase YoY.
2021 - 27.8%
The 2021 decrease to 27.8% from 2019 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.
2022 - 28.6%
The 2022 increase to 28.6% from 2021 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2023 - 21.2%
The 2023 decrease to 21.2% from 2022 represents a -7.4% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Maine Poverty dataset.