Recent data suggests that the percentage of the population in poverty for African-American persons is approximately equal to that of Hispanic persons.

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According to the US Census Bureau's 2019 poverty estimates, the poverty rates for African-American persons and Hispanic persons are both higher than the overall poverty rate, and are relatively similar, with African-American poverty at 18.8% and Hispanic poverty at 15.7%.

Recent Data Suggests That the Percentage of the Population in Poverty