Non-Hispanic Blacks 33.2 22.7
Non-Hispanic Whites 11.0 7.2
Hispanics 26.7 21.4
Children (younger than age 18) 19.8 16.0
Elderly (age 65 and older) 11.9 10.0
Nonelderly adults (age 18-65) 12.4 10.2
(Joliffe)
This chart shows that the poverty rates within rural areas are higher for Non-Hispanic Blacks and Hispanics than for Non-Hispanic Whites. It also shows that poverty rates for all groups are higher in Nonmetro areas. These two components bring about the idea that wealth is unequally distributed across race and region. The combination of these two bring about underrepresented races in rural areas being the most affected by poverty.
This chart also shows differences in age in accordance with poverty. It is found that children are more apt to experiencing poverty and this is followed by nonelderly adults. The rate of poverty is also increased in Nonmetro areas than in Metro areas. These age groups are also those more likely to be involved in the educational systems in these areas and therefore poverty is a determining factor for this.
These people involved in underrepresented race groups and certain age groups being affected by poverty is a determining factor in their educational systems and this is shown in the next chart:
Educational attainment of poor adults (percent) Nonmetro Metro
Less than high school education 44.5 40.0
No more than high school education 32.8 30.7
More than high school education 22.8 29.3
(Joliffe)
This chart shows that poor adults, those affected by poverty, are less likely to attain a high level of education. The likeliness of a high education decreases when in a Nonmetro area. Rural areas and the people within are therefore more adept to poverty and low levels of education. The idea that this is correlated with race and age is an interesting dilemma and shows that systemic aspects affect both the poverty in regards to age and race and education in regards to age and race.
Jolliffe, Dean. "Rural Poverty at a Glance." ERS/USDA Publications. July 2004. USDA.
6 Oct. 2008
1 comment:
'minority' race is a customary way of describing people of color. The implications of using the word 'minority' however denote a lack of power because of their size. It would be strategic to use underrepresented instead of 'minority' because the former speaks more to their structural limitations while the latter extends marginalization.
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