Celebrating MLK Day yesterday got us thinking – how far has S.C. come in bridging the gap between races? Here’s where our state stands (out of 50 states + D.C.) according to a WalletHub study examining racial gaps in poverty, education, health + employment.
💵 2nd in amount of progress in reducing the poverty gap, behind #1, Mississippi
🏡 2nd in lowest racial gap of home ownership, behind #1, D.C.
🗣 19th in social engagement – including the number of participating voters, veterans + adult population on parole
💲 22nd in the employment + wealth gap between blacks + whites – including participation, poverty and ownership of businesses
👥 34th in racial integration
🎓 44th in the racial education gap
See more stats from the study here.
