Asked by Janysh Kudaibergenov on Jul 25, 2024

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Which group has the highest poverty rate?

A) Non-Hispanic whites
B) Blacks
C) Hispanics

Poverty Rate

The proportion of a population living below the national poverty line, indicating the level of economic deprivation in a society.

Non-Hispanic Whites

A demographic group in the United States defined by the Census Bureau as people of European descent who do not identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Hispanics

A term often used in the United States to describe people, cultures, or countries related to Spain, Spanish language, or Latin America.

  • Identify the socioeconomic factors leading to higher poverty rates among certain demographic groups.
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Lavisha SareenJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to recent data, the poverty rate for Black Americans is 18.8%, which is significantly higher than that of Non-Hispanic whites (7.3%) and Hispanics (15.7%).