Across the South

Black Generational Wealth in the South

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Figure 1: The National Racial Wealth Divide

The median White household holds over six times the wealth of the median Black household.

Source: “The Racial Wealth Gap 1992 to 2022.” National Community Reinvestment Coalition.

Figure 2: Racial Wealth Gap Higher in Deep South States than Nation

White households hold up to 35 times more wealth than Black households in Deep South

Source: Kindred Futures. (2025). “Roots of Wealth: Unearthing Black Prosperity in the South”.

Figure 3: The Deep Roots of the Racial Income Divide: Household Incomes by Race

White household incomes outpace Black households in the Deep South and Nation by average of $30,000

Source: US Census Bureau Quick Facts, 2024

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