SDG 2 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Food Access

times higher


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Good progress or SDG achieved

1.03



Description

How many times more likely it is that the racial group with the least access to food lives more than 1 mile from a supermarket, supercenter or large grocery store in an urban area, when compared to white people.

Long-Term Objective

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

Reference

Food Access Research Atlas, US Department of Agriculture

Racial Disparity in Food Access