Disaggregating the distribution of income by race shows that the mean household income for the bottom 20% of African-American households was very similar to that of the bottom 20% of white households.

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This statement is false. According to data from the US Census Bureau, in 2019 the mean household income for the bottom 20% of African-American households was $12,518, while the mean household income for the bottom 20% of white households was $18,908. This shows a significant income disparity between the two groups at the lowest income levels.

Disaggregating the Distribution of Income by Race Shows That the Mean