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Black-White Poverty Rate Gap

• The poverty rate gap in Tampa Bay has steadily improved over the decade, falling from
  16.7% in 2013 to 9.7% in 2024. Tampa Bay now sits in the middle of the comparison MSAs, reflecting gradual reductions in racial disparities in economic hardship.
• Austin, Dallas, Orlando, Houston, and Miami consistently report some of the lowest poverty rate gaps, generally between 4–10%, making them among the top-performing MSAs for racial equity in poverty outcomes.
• In contrast, Minneapolis, Portland, St. Louis, Denver, and Seattle show the highest and
  most persistent poverty gaps, often exceeding 14–25%. These MSAs rank at the bottom,
  indicating deeper structural disparities in income and economic security.

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Trend Over Time

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Competitive Position Trend

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^{The Poverty Rate Gap measures the percentage-point difference between poverty rates of Black and White residents. Drawn from ACS data, this indicator highlights racial inequities in income, financial stability, and access to economic opportunity. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS), Table S1701: Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months, 2013–2024.}