Race: Poverty & Economic Inequality

This board explores the economic inequality associated with race, and among other types of pins, you will find graphs illustrating poverty, income, and wealth disparities by race. Be sure to check out our other boards on the topic of race to investigate even more dimensions of racial inequality.
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In recent decades, the excess deaths have been concentrated among Black people in their prime earning years, depriving families of income and stability. Source: Mary R. Jackman and Kimberlee A. Shauman. "The Toll of Inequality: Excess African American Deaths in the United States over the Twentieth Century"
Source: Analysis by Junia Howell (David H. Montgomery / City Lab)

Race: Income

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Median net worth by household income percentile, 2016 Source: Survey of Consumer Finances
Assets held among U.S. households, by race, 2015 Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
2013 Panel Study of Income Dynamics Source: Zaw et al. 2017. "Women, Race & Wealth"

Race: Wealth

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The State of Women of Color in the United States This chart is part of an infographic that shows inequality by race, education, and political leadership. Source: Center for American Progress

Race: Poverty Rates

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I've often said to friends that America might be a socialist country if there were no black people. The current crisis has shown us that a lot of Americans have no real problem with government support. What they have a problem with is certain people receiving government support. ~ @keithboykin
A Large Share of SNAP Recipients Are White Participating households by race and ethnicity of the household head, 2013. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture
How Many Americans Have Ever Received Food Stamps? Percent of U.S. adults who have ever received food stamps, 2012. Source: Pew Research Center

Race: Public Assistance

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