- Race
- Black or African American
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Black or African American
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
2022
16.1% of 17 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Northampton County, Pennsylvania compared
How does Northampton County, Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Northampton County, Pennsylvania
16.1%
Pennsylvania
23% (43% higher than Northampton County, Pennsylvania)
National average
21.3% (32% higher than Northampton County, Pennsylvania)
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
16.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Northampton County, Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 33.8%
The 2011 33.8% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 33.2%
The 2012 decrease to 33.2% from 2011 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
2015 - 10.2%
The 2015 decrease to 10.2% from 2012 represents a -23.0% decrease YoY.
2016 - 5.7%
The 2016 decrease to 5.7% from 2015 represents a -4.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 17.7%
The 2017 increase to 17.7% from 2016 represents a 12.0% increase YoY.
2018 - 17.2%
The 2018 decrease to 17.2% from 2017 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2019 - 6.4%
The 2019 decrease to 6.4% from 2018 represents a -10.8% decrease YoY.
2021 - 28.3%
The 2021 increase to 28.3% from 2019 represents a 21.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.1%
The 2022 decrease to 16.1% from 2021 represents a -12.2% decrease YoY.
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