The poverty rates for black and Hispanic children have declined in the last 40 years: Child poverty rate, 1976 and 2016
| All | White, non-Hispanic | Black | Hispanic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 16.0% | 9.8 | 40.6 | 30.2 |
| 2016 | 18.0 | 10.8 | 30.8 | 26.6 |
Source: EPI analysis of the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2016