17% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington
Black or African American
17% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington
2023
17% of 303 thousand people
Black or African American poverty in Washington compared
How does Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?
Washington
17%
National average
20.8% (22% higher than Washington)
17% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington
Historical Timeline
17% Poverty Rate for Black People in Washington historical data
2011 - 39.7%
The 2011 39.7% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 25.4%
The 2012 decrease to 25.4% from 2011 represents a -14.3% decrease YoY.
2013 - 28.5%
The 2013 increase to 28.5% from 2012 represents a 3.1% increase YoY.
2014 - 23.2%
The 2014 decrease to 23.2% from 2013 represents a -5.3% decrease YoY.
2015 - 23.1%
The 2015 decrease to 23.1% from 2014 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2016 - 23%
The 2016 decrease to 23% from 2015 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 19.5%
The 2017 decrease to 19.5% from 2016 represents a -3.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 20%
The 2018 increase to 20% from 2017 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 16.3%
The 2019 decrease to 16.3% from 2018 represents a -3.7% decrease YoY.
2021 - 19.2%
The 2021 increase to 19.2% from 2019 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 17%
The 2022 decrease to 17% from 2021 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.
2023 - 17%
The 2023 decrease to 17% from 2022 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Washington Poverty dataset.