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

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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