21.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Missouri
Black or African American
21.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Missouri
2023
21.5% of 636 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Missouri compared
How does Missouri compare to other Missouri and National averages?
Missouri
21.5%
National average
20.8% (-3% lower than Missouri)
21.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Missouri
Historical Timeline
21.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Missouri historical data
2011 - 34.5%
The 2011 34.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 32.1%
The 2012 decrease to 32.1% from 2011 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 32.5%
The 2013 increase to 32.5% from 2012 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 28.2%
The 2014 decrease to 28.2% from 2013 represents a -4.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 28%
The 2015 decrease to 28% from 2014 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2016 - 24.8%
The 2016 decrease to 24.8% from 2015 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 24.7%
The 2017 decrease to 24.7% from 2016 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2018 - 25.7%
The 2018 increase to 25.7% from 2017 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2019 - 21.2%
The 2019 decrease to 21.2% from 2018 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 22.9%
The 2021 increase to 22.9% from 2019 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 24.4%
The 2022 increase to 24.4% from 2021 represents a 1.5% increase YoY.
2023 - 21.5%
The 2023 decrease to 21.5% from 2022 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Missouri Poverty dataset.