28.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Akron, Ohio

Black or African American

28.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Akron, Ohio

Black or African American poverty in Akron, Ohio compared

How does Akron, Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?

  • Akron, Ohio

    28.9%

  • Ohio

    25.8% (-11% lower than Akron, Ohio)

  • National average

    20.8% (-28% lower than Akron, Ohio)

28.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Akron, Ohio

Historical Timeline

28.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Akron, Ohio historical data

  • 2015 - 39.3%

    The 2015 39.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2016 - 30.4%

    The 2016 decrease to 30.4% from 2015 represents a -8.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2017 - 30.4%

    The 2017 decrease to 30.4% from 2016 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.

  • 2018 - 29.5%

    The 2018 decrease to 29.5% from 2017 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.

  • 2019 - 32.3%

    The 2019 increase to 32.3% from 2018 represents a 2.8% increase YoY.

  • 2021 - 27.7%

    The 2021 decrease to 27.7% from 2019 represents a -4.6% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 31.4%

    The 2022 increase to 31.4% from 2021 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 28.9%

    The 2023 decrease to 28.9% from 2022 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.

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