TABLE 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Race Groups
| Black | White | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (% female) | 70.0 | 70.0 |
| Age [years; mean (SD)] | 15.3 (1.5) | 15.1 (1.5) |
| Family Yearly Income | ||
| % < $30,000 | 16.7 | 19.6 |
| % $30,000 to $59,999 | 23.3 | 37.5 |
| % ≥ $60,000 | 60.0 | 42.9 |
| Mothers’ education | ||
| % > High school | 70.4 | 58.2 |
| % High school graduate | 25.9 | 30.9 |
| % < High school graduation | 3.7 | 10.9 |
| Fathers’ education | ||
| % > High school | 65.2 | 61.2 |
| % High school graduate | 17.4 | 32.7 |
| % < High school graduation | 17.4 | 6.1 |
| Family Structure | ||
| % One caregiver | 17.2 | 18.2 |
| % Two caregivers | 82.8 | 81.8 |
Note: There are no significant demographic differences between race groups.