- Race
- Black or African American
16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Salem County, New Jersey
Black or African American
16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Salem County, New Jersey
2022
16.8% of 8 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Salem County, New Jersey compared
How does Salem County, New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
Salem County, New Jersey
16.8%
New Jersey
16.3% (-3% lower than Salem County, New Jersey)
National average
21.3% (27% higher than Salem County, New Jersey)
16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Salem County, New Jersey
Historical Timeline
16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Salem County, New Jersey historical data
2015 - 20%
The 2015 20% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 35.9%
The 2016 increase to 35.9% from 2015 represents a 15.9% increase YoY.
2017 - 30.3%
The 2017 decrease to 30.3% from 2016 represents a -5.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 20.5%
The 2018 decrease to 20.5% from 2017 represents a -9.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 26.7%
The 2019 increase to 26.7% from 2018 represents a 6.2% increase YoY.
2021 - 35.2%
The 2021 increase to 35.2% from 2019 represents a 8.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.8%
The 2022 decrease to 16.8% from 2021 represents a -18.4% decrease YoY.
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