Racial Wealth Gap

Homeownership rates vary by race across states, but data show stark inequities in every state

Published March 31, 2023 - Last update: August 28, 2023

Each row has two dots indicating the homeownership rates for White and Black residents in each state. The connecting line represents the racial disparity, with longer lines indicating a wider disparity.
Data reflect the percent of people who own versus rent their homes.
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Racial Wealth Gap

An important driver of the racial wealth gap are policies favoring White people at the expense of Black, Latino, and Indigenous families. The wealth gap between White and Black Americans has remained consistent for decades. Visit the racial wealth gap topic page to learn more.

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