- Race
- Black or African American
27.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Michigan
Black or African American
27.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Michigan
2022
27.1% of 1.3 million people
Black or African American poverty in Michigan compared
How does Michigan compare to other Michigan and National averages?
Michigan
27.1%
National average
21.3% (-21% lower than Michigan)
27.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Michigan
Historical Timeline
27.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Michigan historical data
2011 - 30.4%
The 2011 30.4% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 32.7%
The 2012 increase to 32.7% from 2011 represents a 2.3% increase YoY.
2013 - 31.1%
The 2013 decrease to 31.1% from 2012 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 22.3%
The 2014 decrease to 22.3% from 2013 represents a -8.8% decrease YoY.
2015 - 32.9%
The 2015 increase to 32.9% from 2014 represents a 10.6% increase YoY.
2016 - 28.8%
The 2016 decrease to 28.8% from 2015 represents a -4.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 28.7%
The 2017 decrease to 28.7% from 2016 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 27.4%
The 2018 decrease to 27.4% from 2017 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 25.9%
The 2019 decrease to 25.9% from 2018 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 26.2%
The 2021 increase to 26.2% from 2019 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 27.1%
The 2022 increase to 27.1% from 2021 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Michigan Poverty dataset.