GITNUXREPORT 2026

African American Financial Statistics

African American homeownership sits at 45.3 percent in 2023, while non HSP white households are at 75.3 percent, and mortgage denial rates jump to 17.1 percent for Black applicants versus 7.5 percent for white. From credit card and emergency gaps to housing and wealth divides, the page connects finance pressure points like 56 percent with subprime scores and 22 percent with medical debt in collections to the real costs of trying to build security.

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African American homeownership rate 45.3% in 2023, vs 75.3% for non-Hispanic Whites.

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Mortgage denial rate 17.1% for African American applicants in 2022, vs 7.5% Whites.

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Median home value for African American owners $210,000 in 2023, equity buildup slower.

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Student debt average $53,000 for African American borrowers 2023, delaying home buys.

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Credit card debt median $6,200 for African American households 2022.

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56% of African American adults have subprime credit scores (<660) in 2023.

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Auto loan delinquency 12.5% for African Americans Q4 2023.

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Medical debt in collections 22% of African American credit reports 2023.

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Rent burden >30% income for 51% African American renters 2022.

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Foreclosure rates 3x higher in African American neighborhoods 2023.

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Personal loan usage 18% among African Americans 2023, higher interest rates.

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Unbanked rate 13.5% for African American households 2022.

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Payday loan borrowers 25% African American despite 13% population 2023.

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Average mortgage rate paid by African Americans 0.5% higher than Whites 2022.

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Debt-to-income ratio average 38% for African American homeowners 2023.

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Buy-now-pay-later usage 28% African Americans 2023.

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Credit utilization 35% average for African American cardholders 2023.

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Eviction filings 2x rate in Black neighborhoods 2023.

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Savings account median balance $1,200 African Americans 2022.

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Bankruptcy filing rates 2.5x higher for African Americans 2023.

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HELOC usage low at 4% African American homeowners 2023.

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Installment debt average $15,800 African Americans 2023.

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Financial fragility: 47% African Americans can't cover $400 emergency 2023.

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In 2022, the median household income for African American households was $52,860, compared to $77,999 for non-Hispanic White households, representing a 32.2% gap.

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African American workers earned a median weekly wage of $992 in 2023, which is 73.5% of the $1,349 median for White workers.

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The poverty rate among African Americans was 17.1% in 2022, more than double the 8.6% rate for non-Hispanic Whites.

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In 2021, 39% of African American full-time workers earned less than $15 per hour, compared to 18% of White workers.

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Average annual earnings for African American college graduates aged 25-34 were $48,000 in 2022, versus $62,000 for White graduates.

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African American women had a median income of $50,579 in 2022, 64 cents for every dollar earned by White men ($79,060).

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In Q4 2023, unemployment duration for African Americans averaged 22.4 weeks, compared to 18.9 weeks for Whites.

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26% of African American households reported income below $25,000 in 2022, versus 14% of White households.

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Real median earnings for African American men declined 2.1% from 2021 to 2022, to $48,297.

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Among African Americans with a bachelor's degree, median income was $68,700 in 2022, still 20% below White counterparts at $85,900.

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In 2023, 12.5% of African American workers were in low-wage jobs paying under $40,000 annually, double the White rate of 6.2%.

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African American households in the South had median incomes of $47,200 in 2022, 15% below the national Black median.

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Wage gap for African American high school graduates was $10,500 annually less than Whites in 2022 ($38,000 vs $48,500).

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In tech sector, African American median salary was $112,000 in 2023, 18% less than $136,000 for Whites.

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2022 data shows African American families with children under 18 had median income of $55,400, up 5% from 2021.

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Per capita income for African Americans was $28,470 in 2022, compared to $41,260 for non-Hispanic Whites.

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African American seniors over 65 had median income of $32,100 in 2022, 25% below White seniors at $42,800.

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In finance industry, African American earnings averaged $75,400 in 2023, versus $98,700 for Whites.

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Urban African American households median income $54,200 in 2022, rural at $42,100.

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African American STEM workers earned 85% of White STEM peers' wages in 2022 ($92,000 vs $108,000).

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Median income for African American married couples was $81,500 in 2022, single-parent Black households $34,200.

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In healthcare, African American nurses median pay $68,000 in 2023, Whites $79,000.

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African American entrepreneurs reported average business income of $62,000 in 2022.

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2022 Census shows top 20% African American households income averaged $162,000, bottom 20% $12,500.

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African American veterans median household income $65,400 in 2022, non-vet Blacks $51,200.

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In education sector, African American teachers earned $58,300 median in 2023, Whites $64,800.

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African American gig economy workers averaged $28/hour in 2023, 15% less than White peers.

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Median earnings for African American young adults (25-34) without college: $35,800 in 2022.

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African American public sector workers median wage $55,000 in 2023, private sector $49,000.

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In 2022, African American households in California had median income $70,100, highest state for Blacks.

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African American unemployment rate averaged 5.5% in 2023, vs 3.4% for Whites.

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Labor force participation rate for African Americans 62.7% in 2023, below 63.1% national.

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6.1% unemployment for African American youth (16-19) in 2023.

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African American women unemployment 5.8% in 2023, men 5.3%.

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Involuntary part-time employment 8.2% for African Americans in 2023.

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Long-term unemployment (>27 weeks) 24.5% of African American unemployed in 2023.

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African Americans 12.5% of labor force but 20% of unemployed in 2023.

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Underemployment rate (U-6) 12.9% for African Americans in 2023.

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28% of African American workers in service occupations in 2023.

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Job tenure average 4.1 years for African American workers in 2022.

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African American college grads unemployment 3.4% in 2023, still above White 2.2%.

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Discouraged workers: 1.2% of African American labor force in 2023.

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15% of African American workers multiple jobholders in 2023.

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Recovery post-COVID: African American employment-to-population ratio 59.2% 2023.

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Union membership 14.5% among African American workers 2023.

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African Americans overrepresented in declining industries like manufacturing at 10% share.

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Gig work: 12% African Americans primary gig workers 2023.

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Remote work access 22% for African Americans vs 38% Whites 2023.

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African American STEM employment 9% of field despite 13% population 2023.

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Layoff rates during recessions 2x higher for African Americans.

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Self-employment rate 5.8% for African Americans 2023.

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African American labor force growth 1.2% annually 2018-2023.

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Temp agency workers: 25% African American 2023.

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African American poverty rate 17.1% in 2022, highest among major racial groups.

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27.4% of African American children under 18 lived in poverty in 2022.

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Deep poverty rate (below 50% threshold) for African Americans: 6.6% in 2022.

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In the South, African American poverty rate was 19.5% in 2022, vs national 17.1%.

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35% of African American single-mother households in poverty in 2022.

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Urban African American poverty 18.2%, rural 15.8% in 2022.

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African American seniors poverty rate 18.8% in 2022, double Whites' 9.2%.

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Supplemental Poverty Measure shows 22.5% African American poverty rate in 2022.

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21% of African American workers lived in poverty despite employment in 2022.

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Black-majority counties had 25.3% poverty rate in 2022, vs 12% White-majority.

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African American youth (16-24) poverty 24.6% in 2022.

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Food insecurity affected 22.4% of African American households in 2022.

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Homelessness rate among African Americans 36% of total despite 13% population in 2023.

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29% of African American renters spent over 50% income on housing in 2022.

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Extreme poverty (<$2/day) affected 1.2 million African Americans in 2022.

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African American disabled poverty rate 28.7% in 2022.

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Post-COVID, African American child poverty rose to 30% under official measure temporarily.

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18.5% poverty in African American households with college-educated head in 2022.

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Medicaid coverage correlates with 10% poverty reduction for African Americans 2022.

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African American veterans poverty 12.4% in 2022, higher than White vets 7.1%.

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Working poor among African Americans: 7.5% of workforce in 2022.

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Poverty persistence: 11% of African Americans chronically poor 2018-2022.

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African American student poverty 52% in public schools 2022.

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Utility shutoffs affected 15% African American households due to inability to pay 2022.

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24% of African American small business owners reported near-bankruptcy in 2022.

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The median wealth for African American families was $44,100 in 2022, just 15% of the $285,000 median for White families.

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African Americans hold only 3.4% of total U.S. wealth despite being 13.6% of population in 2022.

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Home equity accounts for 51% of African American family wealth in 2022, compared to 29% for Whites.

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Average net worth of African American households under 35 was $13,200 in 2022, Whites $183,500.

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15% of African American families had negative net worth in 2022, versus 8% of White families.

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Stock ownership rate among African Americans was 34% in 2022, half the 66% for Whites.

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Retirement savings median for African American households: $25,000 in 2022, Whites $200,000.

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Business ownership contributes 9% to African American wealth vs 32% for Whites in 2022.

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Liquid assets median for African Americans: $2,100 in 2022, unable to cover 3 months expenses for 60%.

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Inheritance boosts White wealth by 11%, but only 3% for African Americans per 2022 SCF data.

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African American millionaires represent 1.2% of U.S. millionaires in 2023, despite 13% population share.

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Real estate wealth gap: African American homeowners median equity $110,000 vs $240,000 Whites 2022.

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401(k) balances average $88,000 for African Americans in 2023, $142,000 for Whites.

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African American families' financial assets median $11,000 in 2022, 10% of White median $110,000.

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Only 44% of African American adults own stocks directly or indirectly in 2023.

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Net worth for African American households headed by college grads: $79,800 in 2022, Whites $415,000.

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Cryptocurrency ownership among African Americans: 20% in 2023, higher than 15% Whites but smaller holdings.

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African American wealth grew 60% from 2019-2022, but still 1/6th of White wealth levels.

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Median wealth for African American single women: $5,900 in 2022, lowest demographic group.

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Business equity median for African American owners: $45,000 in 2022, Whites $250,000.

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Pension wealth gap: African Americans median $0 non-retirement pensions, Whites $50,000 2022.

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Vehicle equity for African American households: $12,000 median, contributes 27% to wealth.

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African American retirees median wealth $142,000 in 2022, Whites $410,000.

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Family wealth transfers: African Americans receive 40% less than expected peers.

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In 2022, African American net worth percentile 50th was $24,100, 90th $292,500.

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Gold/other metals holdings minimal for African Americans at 0.5% of portfolio vs 2% Whites 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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African American households carry a heavier financial squeeze even when they are working, saving, or trying to buy. For example, 56% of African American adults have subprime credit scores below 660 in 2023, while 45.3% own homes compared with 75.3% of non-Hispanic Whites, and that gap echoes through everything from mortgage denials to emergency savings. This post pulls together the clearest signals across housing, debt, banking access, and income so you can see how these pressures connect, not just how they add up.

Key Takeaways

African American homeownership rate 45.3% in 2023, vs 75.3% for non-Hispanic Whites.
Mortgage denial rate 17.1% for African American applicants in 2022, vs 7.5% Whites.
Median home value for African American owners $210,000 in 2023, equity buildup slower.
In 2022, the median household income for African American households was $52,860, compared to $77,999 for non-Hispanic White households, representing a 32.2% gap.
African American workers earned a median weekly wage of $992 in 2023, which is 73.5% of the $1,349 median for White workers.
The poverty rate among African Americans was 17.1% in 2022, more than double the 8.6% rate for non-Hispanic Whites.
African American unemployment rate averaged 5.5% in 2023, vs 3.4% for Whites.
Labor force participation rate for African Americans 62.7% in 2023, below 63.1% national.
6.1% unemployment for African American youth (16-19) in 2023.
African American poverty rate 17.1% in 2022, highest among major racial groups.
27.4% of African American children under 18 lived in poverty in 2022.
Deep poverty rate (below 50% threshold) for African Americans: 6.6% in 2022.
The median wealth for African American families was $44,100 in 2022, just 15% of the $285,000 median for White families.
African Americans hold only 3.4% of total U.S. wealth despite being 13.6% of population in 2022.
Home equity accounts for 51% of African American family wealth in 2022, compared to 29% for Whites.

African Americans face greater debt and lower wealth, with housing and credit barriers limiting homeownership and savings.

Housing and Debt

1African American homeownership rate 45.3% in 2023, vs 75.3% for non-Hispanic Whites.

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2Mortgage denial rate 17.1% for African American applicants in 2022, vs 7.5% Whites.

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3Median home value for African American owners $210,000 in 2023, equity buildup slower.

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4Student debt average $53,000 for African American borrowers 2023, delaying home buys.

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5Credit card debt median $6,200 for African American households 2022.

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656% of African American adults have subprime credit scores (<660) in 2023.

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7Auto loan delinquency 12.5% for African Americans Q4 2023.

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8Medical debt in collections 22% of African American credit reports 2023.

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9Rent burden >30% income for 51% African American renters 2022.

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10Foreclosure rates 3x higher in African American neighborhoods 2023.

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11Personal loan usage 18% among African Americans 2023, higher interest rates.

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12Unbanked rate 13.5% for African American households 2022.

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13Payday loan borrowers 25% African American despite 13% population 2023.

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14Average mortgage rate paid by African Americans 0.5% higher than Whites 2022.

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15Debt-to-income ratio average 38% for African American homeowners 2023.

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16Buy-now-pay-later usage 28% African Americans 2023.

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17Credit utilization 35% average for African American cardholders 2023.

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18Eviction filings 2x rate in Black neighborhoods 2023.

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19Savings account median balance $1,200 African Americans 2022.

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20Bankruptcy filing rates 2.5x higher for African Americans 2023.

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21HELOC usage low at 4% African American homeowners 2023.

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22Installment debt average $15,800 African Americans 2023.

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23Financial fragility: 47% African Americans can't cover $400 emergency 2023.

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Housing and Debt Interpretation

The statistics reveal a financial obstacle course systematically designed by historical inequities, where African Americans are handed heavier burdens at every turn—from the starting line of education to the home stretch of homeownership—making the climb toward economic security not just steeper but rigged with traps that erode progress.

Income and Wages

1In 2022, the median household income for African American households was $52,860, compared to $77,999 for non-Hispanic White households, representing a 32.2% gap.

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2African American workers earned a median weekly wage of $992 in 2023, which is 73.5% of the $1,349 median for White workers.

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3The poverty rate among African Americans was 17.1% in 2022, more than double the 8.6% rate for non-Hispanic Whites.

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4In 2021, 39% of African American full-time workers earned less than $15 per hour, compared to 18% of White workers.

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5Average annual earnings for African American college graduates aged 25-34 were $48,000 in 2022, versus $62,000 for White graduates.

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6African American women had a median income of $50,579 in 2022, 64 cents for every dollar earned by White men ($79,060).

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7In Q4 2023, unemployment duration for African Americans averaged 22.4 weeks, compared to 18.9 weeks for Whites.

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826% of African American households reported income below $25,000 in 2022, versus 14% of White households.

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9Real median earnings for African American men declined 2.1% from 2021 to 2022, to $48,297.

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10Among African Americans with a bachelor's degree, median income was $68,700 in 2022, still 20% below White counterparts at $85,900.

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11In 2023, 12.5% of African American workers were in low-wage jobs paying under $40,000 annually, double the White rate of 6.2%.

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12African American households in the South had median incomes of $47,200 in 2022, 15% below the national Black median.

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13Wage gap for African American high school graduates was $10,500 annually less than Whites in 2022 ($38,000 vs $48,500).

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14In tech sector, African American median salary was $112,000 in 2023, 18% less than $136,000 for Whites.

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152022 data shows African American families with children under 18 had median income of $55,400, up 5% from 2021.

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16Per capita income for African Americans was $28,470 in 2022, compared to $41,260 for non-Hispanic Whites.

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17African American seniors over 65 had median income of $32,100 in 2022, 25% below White seniors at $42,800.

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18In finance industry, African American earnings averaged $75,400 in 2023, versus $98,700 for Whites.

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19Urban African American households median income $54,200 in 2022, rural at $42,100.

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20African American STEM workers earned 85% of White STEM peers' wages in 2022 ($92,000 vs $108,000).

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21Median income for African American married couples was $81,500 in 2022, single-parent Black households $34,200.

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22In healthcare, African American nurses median pay $68,000 in 2023, Whites $79,000.

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23African American entrepreneurs reported average business income of $62,000 in 2022.

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242022 Census shows top 20% African American households income averaged $162,000, bottom 20% $12,500.

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25African American veterans median household income $65,400 in 2022, non-vet Blacks $51,200.

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26In education sector, African American teachers earned $58,300 median in 2023, Whites $64,800.

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27African American gig economy workers averaged $28/hour in 2023, 15% less than White peers.

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28Median earnings for African American young adults (25-34) without college: $35,800 in 2022.

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29African American public sector workers median wage $55,000 in 2023, private sector $49,000.

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30In 2022, African American households in California had median income $70,100, highest state for Blacks.

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Income and Wages Interpretation

It is a statistical chronicle of pursuit, where the finish line races ever farther ahead despite closing distances.

Labor Market Participation

1African American unemployment rate averaged 5.5% in 2023, vs 3.4% for Whites.

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2Labor force participation rate for African Americans 62.7% in 2023, below 63.1% national.

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36.1% unemployment for African American youth (16-19) in 2023.

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4African American women unemployment 5.8% in 2023, men 5.3%.

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5Involuntary part-time employment 8.2% for African Americans in 2023.

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6Long-term unemployment (>27 weeks) 24.5% of African American unemployed in 2023.

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7African Americans 12.5% of labor force but 20% of unemployed in 2023.

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8Underemployment rate (U-6) 12.9% for African Americans in 2023.

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928% of African American workers in service occupations in 2023.

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10Job tenure average 4.1 years for African American workers in 2022.

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11African American college grads unemployment 3.4% in 2023, still above White 2.2%.

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12Discouraged workers: 1.2% of African American labor force in 2023.

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1315% of African American workers multiple jobholders in 2023.

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14Recovery post-COVID: African American employment-to-population ratio 59.2% 2023.

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15Union membership 14.5% among African American workers 2023.

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16African Americans overrepresented in declining industries like manufacturing at 10% share.

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17Gig work: 12% African Americans primary gig workers 2023.

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18Remote work access 22% for African Americans vs 38% Whites 2023.

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19African American STEM employment 9% of field despite 13% population 2023.

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20Layoff rates during recessions 2x higher for African Americans.

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21Self-employment rate 5.8% for African Americans 2023.

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22African American labor force growth 1.2% annually 2018-2023.

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23Temp agency workers: 25% African American 2023.

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Labor Market Participation Interpretation

The statistics paint a picture of an economy where the playing field is stubbornly uneven, as even when African Americans manage to secure degrees and stay employed, they're more likely to be underpaid, overworked in unstable jobs, and first on the chopping block when trouble hits.

Poverty and Inequality

1African American poverty rate 17.1% in 2022, highest among major racial groups.

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227.4% of African American children under 18 lived in poverty in 2022.

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3Deep poverty rate (below 50% threshold) for African Americans: 6.6% in 2022.

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4In the South, African American poverty rate was 19.5% in 2022, vs national 17.1%.

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535% of African American single-mother households in poverty in 2022.

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6Urban African American poverty 18.2%, rural 15.8% in 2022.

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7African American seniors poverty rate 18.8% in 2022, double Whites' 9.2%.

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8Supplemental Poverty Measure shows 22.5% African American poverty rate in 2022.

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921% of African American workers lived in poverty despite employment in 2022.

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10Black-majority counties had 25.3% poverty rate in 2022, vs 12% White-majority.

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11African American youth (16-24) poverty 24.6% in 2022.

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12Food insecurity affected 22.4% of African American households in 2022.

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13Homelessness rate among African Americans 36% of total despite 13% population in 2023.

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1429% of African American renters spent over 50% income on housing in 2022.

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15Extreme poverty (<$2/day) affected 1.2 million African Americans in 2022.

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16African American disabled poverty rate 28.7% in 2022.

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17Post-COVID, African American child poverty rose to 30% under official measure temporarily.

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1818.5% poverty in African American households with college-educated head in 2022.

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19Medicaid coverage correlates with 10% poverty reduction for African Americans 2022.

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20African American veterans poverty 12.4% in 2022, higher than White vets 7.1%.

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21Working poor among African Americans: 7.5% of workforce in 2022.

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22Poverty persistence: 11% of African Americans chronically poor 2018-2022.

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23African American student poverty 52% in public schools 2022.

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24Utility shutoffs affected 15% African American households due to inability to pay 2022.

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2524% of African American small business owners reported near-bankruptcy in 2022.

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Poverty and Inequality Interpretation

These statistics paint a grim, intergenerational portrait where, from the classroom to the retirement home, being Black in America means navigating a financial minefield that consistently and cruelly translates effort into exhaustion and employment into economic peril.

Wealth and Assets

1The median wealth for African American families was $44,100 in 2022, just 15% of the $285,000 median for White families.

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2African Americans hold only 3.4% of total U.S. wealth despite being 13.6% of population in 2022.

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3Home equity accounts for 51% of African American family wealth in 2022, compared to 29% for Whites.

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4Average net worth of African American households under 35 was $13,200 in 2022, Whites $183,500.

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515% of African American families had negative net worth in 2022, versus 8% of White families.

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6Stock ownership rate among African Americans was 34% in 2022, half the 66% for Whites.

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7Retirement savings median for African American households: $25,000 in 2022, Whites $200,000.

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8Business ownership contributes 9% to African American wealth vs 32% for Whites in 2022.

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9Liquid assets median for African Americans: $2,100 in 2022, unable to cover 3 months expenses for 60%.

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10Inheritance boosts White wealth by 11%, but only 3% for African Americans per 2022 SCF data.

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11African American millionaires represent 1.2% of U.S. millionaires in 2023, despite 13% population share.

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12Real estate wealth gap: African American homeowners median equity $110,000 vs $240,000 Whites 2022.

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13401(k) balances average $88,000 for African Americans in 2023, $142,000 for Whites.

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14African American families' financial assets median $11,000 in 2022, 10% of White median $110,000.

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15Only 44% of African American adults own stocks directly or indirectly in 2023.

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16Net worth for African American households headed by college grads: $79,800 in 2022, Whites $415,000.

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17Cryptocurrency ownership among African Americans: 20% in 2023, higher than 15% Whites but smaller holdings.

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18African American wealth grew 60% from 2019-2022, but still 1/6th of White wealth levels.

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19Median wealth for African American single women: $5,900 in 2022, lowest demographic group.

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20Business equity median for African American owners: $45,000 in 2022, Whites $250,000.

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21Pension wealth gap: African Americans median $0 non-retirement pensions, Whites $50,000 2022.

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22Vehicle equity for African American households: $12,000 median, contributes 27% to wealth.

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23African American retirees median wealth $142,000 in 2022, Whites $410,000.

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24Family wealth transfers: African Americans receive 40% less than expected peers.

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25In 2022, African American net worth percentile 50th was $24,100, 90th $292,500.

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26Gold/other metals holdings minimal for African Americans at 0.5% of portfolio vs 2% Whites 2022.

Verified

Wealth and Assets Interpretation

The numbers paint a stark picture: from cradle to grave, Black America builds its financial house on a foundation of sand while White America builds on inherited bedrock, ensuring that the race doesn't just start differently, but is run on entirely separate tracks.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified

ChatGPT

Claude

Gemini

Perplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

Cite This Report

This report is designed to be cited. We maintain stable URLs and versioned verification dates. Copy the format appropriate for your publication below.

APA

Lukas Bauer. (2026, February 13). African American Financial Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/african-american-financial-statistics

MLA

Lukas Bauer. "African American Financial Statistics." Gitnux, 13 Feb 2026, https://gitnux.org/african-american-financial-statistics.

Chicago

Lukas Bauer. 2026. "African American Financial Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/african-american-financial-statistics.

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census.gov
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BLS
bls.gov
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epi.org
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NCES
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PEWRESEARCH
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bea.gov
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ERS
ers.usda.gov
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NCSES
ncses.nsf.gov
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SBA
sba.gov
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VA
va.gov
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JPMORGANCHASE
jpmorganchase.com
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FEDERALRESERVE
federalreserve.gov
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URBAN
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PPIC
ppic.org
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BROOKINGS
brookings.edu
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GALLUP
gallup.com
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MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
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STLOUISFED
stlouisfed.org
stlouisfed.org
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ubs.com
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VANGUARD
vanguard.com
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SCHWAB
schwab.com
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CHILDSTATS
childstats.gov
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endhomelessness.org
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