- Race
- Black or African American
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Providence County, Rhode Island
Black or African American
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Providence County, Rhode Island
2023
12.1% of 50 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Providence County, Rhode Island compared
How does Providence County, Rhode Island compare to other Rhode Island and National averages?
Providence County, Rhode Island
12.1%
Rhode Island
13.6% (12% higher than Providence County, Rhode Island)
National average
20.8% (72% higher than Providence County, Rhode Island)
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Providence County, Rhode Island
Historical Timeline
12.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Providence County, Rhode Island historical data
2011 - 34.2%
The 2011 34.2% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.8%
The 2012 decrease to 30.8% from 2011 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.
2013 - 36.3%
The 2013 increase to 36.3% from 2012 represents a 5.5% increase YoY.
2014 - 27.8%
The 2014 decrease to 27.8% from 2013 represents a -8.5% decrease YoY.
2015 - 24.2%
The 2015 decrease to 24.2% from 2014 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2016 - 23.9%
The 2016 decrease to 23.9% from 2015 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2017 - 22.9%
The 2017 decrease to 22.9% from 2016 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2018 - 19.3%
The 2018 decrease to 19.3% from 2017 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2019 - 23%
The 2019 increase to 23% from 2018 represents a 3.7% increase YoY.
2021 - 21.5%
The 2021 decrease to 21.5% from 2019 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2022 - 14.2%
The 2022 decrease to 14.2% from 2021 represents a -7.3% decrease YoY.
2023 - 12.1%
The 2023 decrease to 12.1% from 2022 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Providence County, Rhode Island Poverty dataset.