22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, New Jersey
Black or African American
22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, New Jersey
2022
22% of 294 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Essex County, New Jersey compared
How does Essex County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Essex County, New Jersey
22%
New Jersey
16.3% (-26% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)
National average
21.3% (-3% lower than Essex County, New Jersey)
22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, New Jersey
Historical Timeline
22% Poverty Rate for Black People in Essex County, New Jersey historical data
2011 - 26.2%
The 2011 26.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 26.3%
The 2012 increase to 26.3% from 2011 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2013 - 26%
The 2013 decrease to 26% from 2012 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2014 - 23.9%
The 2014 decrease to 23.9% from 2013 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 22%
The 2015 decrease to 22% from 2014 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2016 - 21.3%
The 2016 decrease to 21.3% from 2015 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.3%
The 2017 increase to 22.3% from 2016 represents a 1.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 20.1%
The 2018 decrease to 20.1% from 2017 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2019 - 18.6%
The 2019 decrease to 18.6% from 2018 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.2%
The 2021 increase to 19.2% from 2019 represents a 0.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 22%
The 2022 increase to 22% from 2021 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Essex County, New Jersey Poverty dataset.