SDG 1 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Childhood Poverty

times higher


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

2.22



Description

How many times more likely it is that children from the least served racial group are in poverty, when compared to white children.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.

Reference

KidsCount

Racial Disparity in Childhood Poverty