17.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, North Carolina

Black or African American

17.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, North Carolina

Black or African American poverty in Wilmington, North Carolina compared

How does Wilmington, North Carolina compare to other North Carolina and National averages?

  • Wilmington, North Carolina

    17.9%

  • North Carolina

    19.4% (8% higher than Wilmington, North Carolina)

  • National average

    20.8% (16% higher than Wilmington, North Carolina)

17.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, North Carolina

Historical Timeline

17.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wilmington, North Carolina historical data

  • 2015 - 49.9%

    The 2015 49.9% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 46.1%

    The 2016 decrease to 46.1% from 2015 represents a -3.8% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 37.8%

    The 2017 decrease to 37.8% from 2016 represents a -8.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 44.3%

    The 2018 increase to 44.3% from 2017 represents a 6.5% increase YoY.

  • 2019 - 31.3%

    The 2019 decrease to 31.3% from 2018 represents a -13.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2021 - 31.7%

    The 2021 increase to 31.7% from 2019 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.

  • 2022 - 19.4%

    The 2022 decrease to 19.4% from 2021 represents a -12.3% decrease YoY.

  • 2023 - 17.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 17.9% from 2022 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.

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