12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ocean County, New Jersey

Black or African American

12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ocean County, New Jersey

Black or African American poverty in Ocean County, New Jersey compared

How does Ocean County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?

  • Ocean County, New Jersey

    12.9%

  • New Jersey

    16.1% (25% higher than Ocean County, New Jersey)

  • National average

    20.8% (61% higher than Ocean County, New Jersey)

12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ocean County, New Jersey

Historical Timeline

12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ocean County, New Jersey historical data

  • 2011 - 16.1%

    The 2011 16.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2015 - 20.8%

    The 2015 increase to 20.8% from 2011 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.

  • 2016 - 26.3%

    The 2016 increase to 26.3% from 2015 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 12.3%

    The 2017 decrease to 12.3% from 2016 represents a -14.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 11.6%

    The 2018 decrease to 11.6% from 2017 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 9.9%

    The 2019 decrease to 9.9% from 2018 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 12.3%

    The 2021 increase to 12.3% from 2019 represents a 2.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 16.5%

    The 2022 increase to 16.5% from 2021 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 12.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 12.9% from 2022 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.

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