10.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland

Black or African American

10.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland

Black or African American poverty in Washington County, Maryland compared

How does Washington County, Maryland compare to other Maryland and National averages?

  • Washington County, Maryland

    10.6%

  • Maryland

    13.2% (25% higher than Washington County, Maryland)

  • National average

    21.3% (101% higher than Washington County, Maryland)

10.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland

Historical Timeline

10.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington County, Maryland historical data

  • 2015 - 29.9%

    The 2015 29.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 37.3%

    The 2016 increase to 37.3% from 2015 represents a 7.4% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 37.7%

    The 2017 increase to 37.7% from 2016 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2018 - 13.1%

    The 2018 decrease to 13.1% from 2017 represents a -24.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 24.5%

    The 2019 increase to 24.5% from 2018 represents a 11.4% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 39.8%

    The 2021 increase to 39.8% from 2019 represents a 15.3% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 10.6%

    The 2022 decrease to 10.6% from 2021 represents a -29.2% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Washington County, Maryland Poverty dataset.