Black, AIAN, and Hispanic households are more likely to have the lowest annual incomes—under $25,000 per year in 2023: Share of households within given income range by race and ethnicity, 2023
| Under $25,000 | $25,000–$49,999 | $50,000–$99,999 | $100,000–$149,999 | $150,000–$199,999 | $200,000 and over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11.9% | 15.9% | 27.2% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 13.4% |
| Black | 23.7% | 21.1% | 29.2% | 11.9% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 21% | 31% | 14.7% | 6.9% | 6.8% |
| AIAN | 20.2% | 21.4% | 31.3% | 11.0% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 10.4% | 12.2% | 21.4% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 23.1% |
Note: AIAN refers to American Indian and Alaska Native. All race categories are single race and do not distinguish Hispanic ethnicity from non-Hispanic ethnicity, except for white, which is exclusive of Hispanic ethnicity (i.e., non-Hispanic white alone, Black alone, AIAN alone, and Asian alone). Hispanic can be of any race.
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Current Population Survey, Income and Poverty in the United States 2023 data, Table A-2.
Source: Economic Policy Institute analysis of U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey–Annual Social and Economic Supplements 1967 to 2023. “Table A-2. Households by Total Money Income, Race, and Hispanic Origin of Householder: 1967 to 2023” (Excel table) from Income and Poverty in the United States: 2023, September 2024.
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