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Minority children are more likely to live in poverty

Poverty rates for minority children have dropped significantly since the 1990s, although they have risen slightly in recent years. More than one in three African-American and Hispanic children live in poverty.

Child poverty rates, by race

Minority children are more likely to live in poverty

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2012.

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