Poverty rate for black Americans dropped to lowest on record in 2022, census shows

Black Poverty Rate Hits Record Low

The official poverty rate for Black Americans declined to 17.1% in 2022, the lowest on record dating back to 1959, Axios reports.

Poverty rate for Black people dropped to lowest on record, census shows

The official poverty rate for Black Americans dropped to its lowest level on record, and income inequality declined for the first time since 2007.

Racial Disparities Persist Despite Decline In Poverty Among Blacks In The US

Despite Progress, Racial Disparities Persist in Poverty Rates for Black Americans - Census Data Highlights Urgent Need for Equity

Poverty Rate for the Black Population Fell Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

New U.S. Census Bureau data show the official poverty rate for Black individuals and Black children hit record lows in 2022.

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