Social Justice / Median Income Disparities Median Income Disparities One measure of income inequality is determining the disparities in median income between populations. This indicator measures those gaps by looking at the ratio of median household incomes...
Source NamePublication DateLinkDescription and User GuideGeographyAvailable MeasuresSector TypeKeywords Public Schools of NC State Board of Education Accountability Services Division: Accountability and Testing...
Concentrated Poverty When a large portion of a neighborhood lives in poverty, there can be negative consequences for the entire neighborhood.1,2 While the effects of concentrated poverty are numerous,1,2 this study focused on the impact of concentrated poverty on...
Industry Employment income is a critical factor in a family’s income and its poverty status. Wages can vary greatly between job types, and it can be useful in understanding poverty to understand what kinds of jobs are most likely to provide enough income for workers...
Poverty Overview Poverty is a complex social concept that can be understood in a variety of ways. This report uses the U.S. Census Bureau’s Official Poverty Measure to study poverty in Forsyth County. According to the official poverty measure, an average family of...
