23% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Carolina
Black or African American
23% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Carolina
2023
23% of 1.3 million people
Black or African American poverty in South Carolina compared
How does South Carolina compare to other South Carolina and National averages?
South Carolina
23%
National average
20.8% (-10% lower than South Carolina)
23% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Carolina
Historical Timeline
23% Poverty Rate for Black People in South Carolina historical data
2011 - 34%
The 2011 34% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 31.9%
The 2012 decrease to 31.9% from 2011 represents a -2.1% decrease YoY.
2013 - 30.3%
The 2013 decrease to 30.3% from 2012 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 38.8%
The 2014 increase to 38.8% from 2013 represents a 8.5% increase YoY.
2015 - 26.4%
The 2015 decrease to 26.4% from 2014 represents a -12.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 24.8%
The 2016 decrease to 24.8% from 2015 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2017 - 24.3%
The 2017 decrease to 24.3% from 2016 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 25.4%
The 2018 increase to 25.4% from 2017 represents a 1.1% increase YoY.
2019 - 23.1%
The 2019 decrease to 23.1% from 2018 represents a -2.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 23.8%
The 2021 increase to 23.8% from 2019 represents a 0.7% increase YoY.
2022 - 23.6%
The 2022 decrease to 23.6% from 2021 represents a -0.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 23%
The 2023 decrease to 23% from 2022 represents a -0.6% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger South Carolina Poverty dataset.