Hardships and Wealth Disparities Across Hispanic Groups

Half of people of Dominican and Salvadoran origin experienced material hardship in 2020. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Hardships and Wealth Disparities Across Hispanic Groups Half of Hispanics of Dominican and Salvadoran origin in the United States experienced material hardship in 2020, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data. For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau's 2021 Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) included detailed data on Hispanic groups of different origins. Read More As the nation recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, we analyze disparities in well-being and wealth among Hispanic origin groups. For example, the data show that Hispanics of Cuban origin lived in households with higher net worth than those of Dominican origin. Continue reading to learn more about: Hispanics in the United States Measuring hardship Hardship outcomes Wealth Hardship measures The SIPP Help us spread the word about America Counts! Share this on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested In Youngest and Oldest Workers Drove Job Recovery After Hurricane Maria: The first Quarterly Workforce Indicators for Puerto Rico released earlier this week provide a demographic profile of employment after Hurricane Maria. Learn More Trabajadores jóvenes y mayores impulsaron empleos después de María: Primeros Indicadores trimestrales de la fuerza laboral de Puerto Rico publicados a principios de esta semana proporcionan un perfil demográfico de empleo después del huracán María. aprende más About America Counts America Counts features stories on various topics including:  Families, Housing, Employment, Business, Education, Economy  Emergency Management, Health, Population, Income and Poverty For the Media: Contact our Public Information Office for inquiries or interviews.  Don't miss an America Counts story! Use the button below to sign up and update your preferences. Subscribe

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