- Race
- Black or African American
26.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Massachusetts
Black or African American
26.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Massachusetts
2023
26.7% of 29 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Springfield, Massachusetts compared
How does Springfield, Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?
Springfield, Massachusetts
26.7%
Massachusetts
18.5% (-31% lower than Springfield, Massachusetts)
National average
20.8% (-22% lower than Springfield, Massachusetts)
26.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Massachusetts
Historical Timeline
26.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Springfield, Massachusetts historical data
2011 - 59.8%
The 2011 59.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 48.2%
The 2012 decrease to 48.2% from 2011 represents a -11.6% decrease YoY.
2013 - 52%
The 2013 increase to 52% from 2012 represents a 3.8% increase YoY.
2014 - 62.1%
The 2014 increase to 62.1% from 2013 represents a 10.1% increase YoY.
2015 - 16.9%
The 2015 decrease to 16.9% from 2014 represents a -45.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 23.7%
The 2016 increase to 23.7% from 2015 represents a 6.8% increase YoY.
2017 - 20.9%
The 2017 decrease to 20.9% from 2016 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 32.1%
The 2018 increase to 32.1% from 2017 represents a 11.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 29%
The 2019 decrease to 29% from 2018 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2021 - 22.9%
The 2021 decrease to 22.9% from 2019 represents a -6.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 22.2%
The 2022 decrease to 22.2% from 2021 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2023 - 26.7%
The 2023 increase to 26.7% from 2022 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Springfield, Massachusetts Poverty dataset.