34.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Missouri

Black or African American

34.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Missouri

Black or African American poverty in Independence, Missouri compared

How does Independence, Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?

  • Independence, Missouri

    34.3%

  • Missouri

    21.5% (-37% lower than Independence, Missouri)

  • National average

    20.8% (-39% lower than Independence, Missouri)

34.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Missouri

Historical Timeline

34.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Independence, Missouri historical data

  • 2015 - 38.9%

    The 2015 38.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 33%

    The 2016 decrease to 33% from 2015 represents a -5.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 30.7%

    The 2018 decrease to 30.7% from 2016 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 28.8%

    The 2019 decrease to 28.8% from 2018 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 39.9%

    The 2021 increase to 39.9% from 2019 represents a 11.1% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 17.7%

    The 2022 decrease to 17.7% from 2021 represents a -22.2% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 34.3%

    The 2023 increase to 34.3% from 2022 represents a 16.6% increase YoY.

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