Figure F
Share of children who are low-income or poor, by race/ethnicity, 2010
| Low-income | Poor | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31% | 13% |
| Black | 64% | 38% |
| Asian | 31% | 13% |
| American Indian | 63% | 34% |
| Other | 43% | 21% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 32% |
Note: ‘‘Poor’’ children are defined as those whose family income falls below the poverty threshold. ‘‘Low-income’’ children are in families with incomes that are between 100 percent and 199 percent of the poverty threshold.
Source: Adapted from Addy and Wight (2012, Figure 5)
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