- Race
- Black or African American
22.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Black or African American
22.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania
2021
22.7% of 14 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Allentown, Pennsylvania compared
How does Allentown, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Allentown, Pennsylvania
22.7%
Pennsylvania
23% (1% higher than Allentown, Pennsylvania)
National average
21.3% (-6% lower than Allentown, Pennsylvania)
22.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
22.7% Poverty Rate for Black People in Allentown, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 40.1%
The 2011 40.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 37.5%
The 2012 decrease to 37.5% from 2011 represents a -2.6% decrease YoY.
2013 - 43.3%
The 2013 increase to 43.3% from 2012 represents a 5.8% increase YoY.
2014 - 38.7%
The 2014 decrease to 38.7% from 2013 represents a -4.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 24.2%
The 2015 decrease to 24.2% from 2014 represents a -14.5% decrease YoY.
2016 - 28.4%
The 2016 increase to 28.4% from 2015 represents a 4.2% increase YoY.
2017 - 16.2%
The 2017 decrease to 16.2% from 2016 represents a -12.2% decrease YoY.
2018 - 15.6%
The 2018 decrease to 15.6% from 2017 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 41.1%
The 2019 increase to 41.1% from 2018 represents a 25.5% increase YoY.
2021 - 22.7%
The 2021 decrease to 22.7% from 2019 represents a -18.4% decrease YoY.
2021 - 22.7%
The 2021 decrease to 22.7% from 2021 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
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