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U.S. Gini Coefficient By Race/Ethnicity


Summary: Gini coefficient (reflecting income inequality) by race and ethnicity

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The Gini Coefficient (or Index) measures income inequality for households across the United States.  The coefficient ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).  The coefficient is based on the Lorenz curve and perfectly equal income distribution.  

Geographic Coverage: U.S.

Periodicity: Annually

Series Begins/Ends: 1947 - 2022

Source (APA): RAND State Statistics. (2023, December 20). U.S. Gini Coefficient By Race/Ethnicity. https://randstatestats.org/us/stats/u.s.-gini-coefficient-by-race-ethnicity.html
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Derived From: U.S. Bureau of the Census

New Database added:  Dec. 20, 2023 Estimated next update: Dec. 20, 2024

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2013(R) reflects is the portion of the CPS ASEC sample which received the redesigned income questions, approximately 30,000 addresses.
2017(R) reflects implementation of an updated CPS ASEC processing system.

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