Black Americans face constant economic inequality in the U.S., making it more challenging to keep up with the rising cost of living. But some states have smaller economic gaps than others, and it may not be the states you think.
WalletHub ranked all the states and the District of Columbia according to the differences between white and Black Americans across eight metrics such as annual income, homeownership, unemployment and homelessness. While no state is immune to racial discrimination, states like Alaska and Arizona found themselves with the shortest gaps in economic disparities, and the District of Columbia placed last, scoring over 68 points below Alaska.
