23.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pennsylvania
Black or African American
23.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pennsylvania
2023
23.1% of 1.3 million people
Black or African American poverty in Pennsylvania compared
How does Pennsylvania compare to other Pennsylvania and National averages?
Pennsylvania
23.1%
National average
20.8% (-10% lower than Pennsylvania)
23.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pennsylvania
Historical Timeline
23.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Pennsylvania historical data
2011 - 37%
The 2011 37% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 38.4%
The 2012 increase to 38.4% from 2011 represents a 1.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 38.3%
The 2013 decrease to 38.3% from 2012 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2014 - 36.3%
The 2014 decrease to 36.3% from 2013 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2015 - 28.5%
The 2015 decrease to 28.5% from 2014 represents a -7.8% decrease YoY.
2016 - 26.4%
The 2016 decrease to 26.4% from 2015 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 24.8%
The 2017 decrease to 24.8% from 2016 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2018 - 26.1%
The 2018 increase to 26.1% from 2017 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2019 - 24.9%
The 2019 decrease to 24.9% from 2018 represents a -1.2% decrease YoY.
2021 - 24.8%
The 2021 decrease to 24.8% from 2019 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2022 - 23%
The 2022 decrease to 23% from 2021 represents a -1.8% decrease YoY.
2023 - 23.1%
The 2023 increase to 23.1% from 2022 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Pennsylvania Poverty dataset.