- Race
- Black or African American
17.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Massachusetts
Black or African American
17.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Massachusetts
2022
17.4% of 473 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Massachusetts compared
How does Massachusetts compare to other Massachusetts and National averages?
Massachusetts
17.4%
National average
21.3% (22% higher than Massachusetts)
17.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Massachusetts
Historical Timeline
17.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Massachusetts historical data
2011 - 33.2%
The 2011 33.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.9%
The 2012 decrease to 30.9% from 2011 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 33.3%
The 2013 increase to 33.3% from 2012 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 34.1%
The 2014 increase to 34.1% from 2013 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2015 - 21.6%
The 2015 decrease to 21.6% from 2014 represents a -12.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 20.6%
The 2016 decrease to 20.6% from 2015 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 17.9%
The 2017 decrease to 17.9% from 2016 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 17.9%
The 2018 decrease to 17.9% from 2017 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2019 - 17.6%
The 2019 decrease to 17.6% from 2018 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15.3%
The 2021 decrease to 15.3% from 2019 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2022 - 17.4%
The 2022 increase to 17.4% from 2021 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Massachusetts Poverty dataset.