19.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Boston, Massachusetts

Black or African American

19.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Boston, Massachusetts

Black or African American poverty in Boston, Massachusetts compared

How does Boston, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?

  • Boston, Massachusetts

    19.8%

  • Massachusetts

    18.5% (-7% lower than Boston, Massachusetts)

  • National average

    20.8% (5% higher than Boston, Massachusetts)

19.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Boston, Massachusetts

Historical Timeline

19.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Boston, Massachusetts historical data

  • 2011 - 31.2%

    The 2011 31.2% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 35.5%

    The 2012 increase to 35.5% from 2011 represents a 4.3% increase YoY.

  • 2013 - 32%

    The 2013 decrease to 32% from 2012 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2014 - 38.5%

    The 2014 increase to 38.5% from 2013 represents a 6.5% increase YoY.

  • 2015 - 22.8%

    The 2015 decrease to 22.8% from 2014 represents a -15.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2016 - 26.4%

    The 2016 increase to 26.4% from 2015 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 20.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 20.8% from 2016 represents a -5.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 21.1%

    The 2018 increase to 21.1% from 2017 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 19.7%

    The 2019 decrease to 19.7% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 18.4%

    The 2021 decrease to 18.4% from 2019 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 22%

    The 2022 increase to 22% from 2021 represents a 3.6% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 19.8%

    The 2023 decrease to 19.8% from 2022 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.

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