The Persistent Gap — Racial Wealth and Income Inequality in America
Six decades after the Civil Rights Act, Black Americans continue to face
significant economic inequality. In 2022, the median Black household earned
approximately 65 cents for every dollar earned by the median white household.
The median Black family holds roughly $44,900 in net worth, compared to
$285,000 for the median white family — a gap of over $240,000.
Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau Historical Income Tables (1967–2022)
and the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances (1989–2022).