18.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Black or African American

18.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Black or African American poverty in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compared

How does Bethlehem, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?

  • Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

    18.2%

  • Pennsylvania

    23% (26% higher than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

  • National average

    21.3% (17% higher than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania)

18.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Historical Timeline

18.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania historical data

  • 2011 - 43.1%

    The 2011 43.1% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2012 - 55.2%

    The 2012 increase to 55.2% from 2011 represents a 12.1% increase YoY.

  • 2017 - 18.7%

    The 2017 decrease to 18.7% from 2012 represents a -36.5% decrease YoY.

  • 2022 - 18.2%

    The 2022 decrease to 18.2% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.

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