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Colorado Communities of Color See Higher Rates of Poverty and Lower Income, Census Data Show

September 19th, 2013
By: Kathy White

African-Americans, Native American Indians and Latinos in Colorado experienced higher rates of poverty and lower household income compared to Whites and Asians, according to new American Community Survey data released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Take a look at our new fact sheet on disparities in Colorado.

Disparities in Poverty and Income by Race

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Colorado Communities of Color See Higher Rates of Poverty and Lower Income, Census Data Show

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