- Race
- Black or African American
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Mexico
Black or African American
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Mexico
2022
18% of 42 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in New Mexico compared
How does New Mexico compare to other New Mexico and National averages?
New Mexico
18%
National average
21.3% (18% higher than New Mexico)
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Mexico
Historical Timeline
18% Poverty Rate for Black People in New Mexico historical data
2011 - 31.6%
The 2011 31.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 27.4%
The 2012 decrease to 27.4% from 2011 represents a -4.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 27.8%
The 2013 increase to 27.8% from 2012 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2014 - 32.5%
The 2014 increase to 32.5% from 2013 represents a 4.7% increase YoY.
2015 - 31.9%
The 2015 decrease to 31.9% from 2014 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 16.9%
The 2016 decrease to 16.9% from 2015 represents a -15.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 24.6%
The 2017 increase to 24.6% from 2016 represents a 7.7% increase YoY.
2018 - 26.7%
The 2018 increase to 26.7% from 2017 represents a 2.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 22.2%
The 2019 decrease to 22.2% from 2018 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 24.8%
The 2021 increase to 24.8% from 2019 represents a 2.6% increase YoY.
2022 - 18%
The 2022 decrease to 18% from 2021 represents a -6.8% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger New Mexico Poverty dataset.