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Differences in income, education, health insurance and employment between Black and non-Hispanic White persons in the USA
| Variable (year) | Black | Non-Hispanic White |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income (2008), $ | 34 218 | 55 530 |
| Below the poverty line (2008), % | 24.7 | 8.6 |
| High school graduate or above (2008), % | 83.2 | 91.5 |
| No health insurance (2008), % | 19.5 | 10.4 |
| Unemployed (February 2010), % | 15.8 | 8.8 |
Data from the USA Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
