- Race
- Black or African American
25.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ohio
Black or African American
25.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ohio
2022
25.9% of 1.4 million people
Black or African American poverty in Ohio compared
How does Ohio compare to other Ohio and National averages?
Ohio
25.9%
National average
21.3% (-18% lower than Ohio)
25.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ohio
Historical Timeline
25.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Ohio historical data
2011 - 28%
The 2011 28% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 28.3%
The 2012 increase to 28.3% from 2011 represents a 0.3% increase YoY.
2013 - 26.4%
The 2013 decrease to 26.4% from 2012 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
2014 - 27.1%
The 2014 increase to 27.1% from 2013 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2015 - 32.5%
The 2015 increase to 32.5% from 2014 represents a 5.4% increase YoY.
2016 - 31%
The 2016 decrease to 31% from 2015 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 28.8%
The 2017 decrease to 28.8% from 2016 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 28.7%
The 2018 decrease to 28.7% from 2017 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 27.3%
The 2019 decrease to 27.3% from 2018 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 27.5%
The 2021 increase to 27.5% from 2019 represents a 0.2% increase YoY.
2022 - 25.9%
The 2022 decrease to 25.9% from 2021 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Ohio Poverty dataset.