As a percentage within their own population, a larger proportion of which of these groups is poor?

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2019, the poverty rate amongst African Americans was 18.8% and amongst Hispanic Americans was 15.7%. This is significantly higher than the poverty rate amongst white Americans, which was 7.3%. Therefore, as a percentage within their own population, a larger proportion of African Americans and Hispanic Americans are poor compared to other groups mentioned in the options.

As a Percentage Within Their Own Population, a Larger Proportion