What is the economic status of Latinos?
The real median income of Hispanic households in 2005, statistically unchanged from the previous year, was $35,967. In 2005, the poverty rate among Latinos was 21.8%, statistically unchanged from 2004, compared to 8.3% for Whites. U.S. Census Bureau, “Income Climbs, Poverty Stabilizes, Uninsured Rate Increases.” Available from http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/income_wealth/007419.html. Accessed September 5, 2007.
