- Race
- Black or African American
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Black or African American
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
2023
12.9% of 338 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina compared
How does Mecklenburg County, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
12.9%
North Carolina
19.4% (50% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)
National average
20.8% (61% higher than Mecklenburg County, North Carolina)
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Historical Timeline
12.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina historical data
2011 - 33.5%
The 2011 33.5% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.3%
The 2012 decrease to 30.3% from 2011 represents a -3.2% decrease YoY.
2013 - 21.4%
The 2013 decrease to 21.4% from 2012 represents a -8.9% decrease YoY.
2014 - 31.1%
The 2014 increase to 31.1% from 2013 represents a 9.7% increase YoY.
2015 - 19.3%
The 2015 decrease to 19.3% from 2014 represents a -11.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 15.4%
The 2016 decrease to 15.4% from 2015 represents a -3.9% decrease YoY.
2017 - 13.7%
The 2017 decrease to 13.7% from 2016 represents a -1.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 14.8%
The 2018 increase to 14.8% from 2017 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 13.2%
The 2019 decrease to 13.2% from 2018 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15%
The 2021 increase to 15% from 2019 represents a 1.8% increase YoY.
2022 - 12.9%
The 2022 decrease to 12.9% from 2021 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12.9%
The 2023 decrease to 12.9% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
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