Poverty in America 2008 - the Races
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| INCOME LEVELS | 2007 |
2000 |
1991 |
| Black - over $25K | 61.6% | 61.0% | 51.7% |
| Black - over $50K | 34.3% | 32.2% | 24.5% |
| Hispanic - over $25K | 69.3% | 67.4% | 60.4% |
| Hispanic - over $50K | 38.4% | 35.6% | 28.7% |
Clearly the earnings of both blacks and Hispanics over the last 17 years has improved significantly, with more of each population moving in to higher income levels.
The average income for all blacks in 2007 was $46,631. This is the third highest average in history, exceeded only by the years 1999 and 2000.
The average income for Hispanics in 2007 was $50,828. While it is lower than last year’s all-time record, it is higher than all years preceding 2000.
| POVERTY LEVELS | 2007 |
2000 |
1991 |
| Black | 24.5% | 22.5% | 32.7% |
| Hispanic | 21.5% | 20.6% | 28.7% |
The graphs show that the poverty rate for both minorities is at near record lows. For blacks, only three Clinton years and three Bush years are lower.
A similar pattern appears in the graph of the Hispanic poverty rate. 2006 had the lowest Hispanic poverty rate on record.
Table of contents for Poverty in America 2008
- Poverty in America 2008
- Poverty in America 2008 - Overview
- Poverty in America 2008 - Women
- Poverty in America 2008 - the Races
- Poverty in America 2008 - Elderly
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