- Race
- Black or African American
5.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Black or African American
5.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
2022
5.2% of 23 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania compared
How does Lehigh County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
5.2%
Pennsylvania
23% (342% higher than Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)
National average
21.3% (310% higher than Lehigh County, Pennsylvania)
5.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
5.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 38.1%
The 2011 38.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 34.6%
The 2012 decrease to 34.6% from 2011 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
2013 - 42.6%
The 2013 increase to 42.6% from 2012 represents a 8.0% increase YoY.
2014 - 35.6%
The 2014 decrease to 35.6% from 2013 represents a -7.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 24.8%
The 2015 decrease to 24.8% from 2014 represents a -10.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 24%
The 2016 decrease to 24% from 2015 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2017 - 13.6%
The 2017 decrease to 13.6% from 2016 represents a -10.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 12.7%
The 2018 decrease to 12.7% from 2017 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2019 - 33.8%
The 2019 increase to 33.8% from 2018 represents a 21.1% increase YoY.
2021 - 21.1%
The 2021 decrease to 21.1% from 2019 represents a -12.7% decrease YoY.
2022 - 5.2%
The 2022 decrease to 5.2% from 2021 represents a -15.9% decrease YoY.
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