Between 1970 and 1990 the number of Americans living in poverty increased by 50 percent, but the number of poor neighborhoods
A) declined due to higher density segregation.
B) more than doubled.
C) stayed about the same.
D) nearly disappeared due to urban sprawl.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of poor neighborhoods more than doubled, reflecting a significant increase in spatial concentration of poverty, despite the overall increase in the number of Americans living in poverty. This indicates not just a growth in poverty, but also a deepening of its geographic and social impact.

Between 1970 and 1990 the Number of Americans Living in Poverty