- Race
- Black or African American
15.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charleston, South Carolina
Black or African American
15.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charleston, South Carolina
2022
15.2% of 21 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Charleston, South Carolina compared
How does Charleston, South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
Charleston, South Carolina
15.2%
South Carolina
23.6% (55% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)
National average
21.3% (40% higher than Charleston, South Carolina)
15.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charleston, South Carolina
Historical Timeline
15.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Charleston, South Carolina historical data
2015 - 20.7%
The 2015 20.7% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 30.7%
The 2016 increase to 30.7% from 2015 represents a 10.0% increase YoY.
2017 - 18.9%
The 2017 decrease to 18.9% from 2016 represents a -11.8% decrease YoY.
2018 - 29.1%
The 2018 increase to 29.1% from 2017 represents a 10.2% increase YoY.
2019 - 20.4%
The 2019 decrease to 20.4% from 2018 represents a -8.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 15.5%
The 2021 decrease to 15.5% from 2019 represents a -4.9% decrease YoY.
2022 - 15.2%
The 2022 decrease to 15.2% from 2021 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Charleston, South Carolina Poverty dataset.