A typical white family has 10x the wealth of a typical black family: Median household wealth (for families with wealth greater than zero) and share of households with zero or negative net wealth , by race and ethnicity, 2016 (2016 dollars)
| Share of zero or negative net wealth in 2016 | Median household wealth | |
|---|---|---|
| White, non Hispanic | 9% | $171,000 |
| Black | 19% | $17,600 |
| Hispanic | 13% | $20,700 |
Source: EPI analysis of Survey of Consumer Finances Combined Extract Data
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