16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Jersey
Black or African American
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Jersey
2023
16.1% of 1.1 million people
Black or African American poverty in New Jersey compared
How does New Jersey compare to other New Jersey and National averages?
New Jersey
16.1%
National average
20.8% (29% higher than New Jersey)
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Jersey
Historical Timeline
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Jersey historical data
2011 - 22.7%
The 2011 22.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 23.2%
The 2012 increase to 23.2% from 2011 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 23.6%
The 2013 increase to 23.6% from 2012 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 24.1%
The 2014 increase to 24.1% from 2013 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 18.6%
The 2015 decrease to 18.6% from 2014 represents a -5.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 17.4%
The 2016 decrease to 17.4% from 2015 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2017 - 18.1%
The 2017 increase to 18.1% from 2016 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2018 - 16.2%
The 2018 decrease to 16.2% from 2017 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2019 - 15.6%
The 2019 decrease to 15.6% from 2018 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16.5%
The 2021 increase to 16.5% from 2019 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.3%
The 2022 decrease to 16.3% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 16.1%
The 2023 decrease to 16.1% from 2022 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
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