Figure I
Poverty rate, by race and ethnicity, 2011–2012
| Year | White, non-Hispanic | Black | Hispanic | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9.8% | 27.6% | 25.3% | 12.3% |
| 2012 | 9.7% | 27.2% | 25.6% | 11.7% |
Note: Races and ethnicities are presented in the following mutually exclusive categories: White refers to non-Hispanic whites, black refers to non-Hispanic blacks, and Hispanic refers to Hispanics of any race.
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Historical Poverty Tables (Table 2)
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