- Race
- Black or African American
15.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Black or African American
15.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berks County, Pennsylvania
2022
15.3% of 17 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Berks County, Pennsylvania compared
How does Berks County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Berks County, Pennsylvania
15.3%
Pennsylvania
23% (50% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
National average
21.3% (39% higher than Berks County, Pennsylvania)
15.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berks County, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
15.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Berks County, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 41.7%
The 2011 41.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 42.1%
The 2012 increase to 42.1% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 38.5%
The 2013 decrease to 38.5% from 2012 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 29.4%
The 2014 decrease to 29.4% from 2013 represents a -9.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 31.9%
The 2015 increase to 31.9% from 2014 represents a 2.5% increase YoY.
2016 - 18.9%
The 2016 decrease to 18.9% from 2015 represents a -13.0% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.1%
The 2017 increase to 22.1% from 2016 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2018 - 25.9%
The 2018 increase to 25.9% from 2017 represents a 3.8% increase YoY.
2019 - 23.6%
The 2019 decrease to 23.6% from 2018 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 14.2%
The 2021 decrease to 14.2% from 2019 represents a -9.4% decrease YoY.
2022 - 15.3%
The 2022 increase to 15.3% from 2021 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Berks County, Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.