22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia
Black or African American
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia
2023
22.9% of 90 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Richmond, Virginia compared
How does Richmond, Virginia compare to other Virginia and National averages?
Richmond, Virginia
22.9%
Virginia
16.8% (-27% lower than Richmond, Virginia)
National average
20.8% (-9% lower than Richmond, Virginia)
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia
Historical Timeline
22.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Richmond, Virginia historical data
2015 - 33.2%
The 2015 33.2% is the baseline measurement.
2016 - 38.2%
The 2016 increase to 38.2% from 2015 represents a 5.0% increase YoY.
2017 - 33.8%
The 2017 decrease to 33.8% from 2016 represents a -4.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 29%
The 2018 decrease to 29% from 2017 represents a -4.8% decrease YoY.
2019 - 25.4%
The 2019 decrease to 25.4% from 2018 represents a -3.6% decrease YoY.
2021 - 29.9%
The 2021 increase to 29.9% from 2019 represents a 4.5% increase YoY.
2022 - 29.9%
The 2022 decrease to 29.9% from 2021 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2023 - 22.9%
The 2023 decrease to 22.9% from 2022 represents a -7.0% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Richmond, Virginia Poverty dataset.