Figure C
Average Annual Change in Real Median Household Income During Last Four Recoveries, by Race
| White | Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982–1990 Recovery | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| 1991–2001 Recovery | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| 1995–2000 | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| 2001–2007 Recovery | 0.2% | -0.3% |
| 2009–2013 Recovery | -0.4% | -0.6% |
Source: Author's analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Historical Income Tables.
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