Figure A
Percent of poor children living in areas of concentrated poverty, by race/ethnicity, 2006–2010 average
| Race/Ethnicity | Percent of poor children living in areas of concentrated poverty |
|---|---|
| White | 12% |
| Hispanic | 35% |
| Black | 45% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 21% |
| American Indian | 39% |
Note: "Concentrated poverty" is defined as a census tract with a poverty rate of 30 percent or higher.
Source: Kids Count (2012)
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