SDG 1 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Living Below Poverty Line

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

2.58



Description

How many times more likely it is that the racial group with the highest poverty rate is actually living below the poverty, when compared with white people.

Long-Term Objective

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

Reference

ACS

Racial Disparity in Living Below Poverty Line