The condition of the state's black population isn't among the worst in the U.S., but the disparity between whites and blacks is significant. They exist in income and poverty, employment and jobless rates, homeownership, and education, among others.
Educational attainment Share of people age 25+ who have bachelor's degree or higher Rank: 39th
Black
20%
White
36%
Work Share of people ages 16-64 in labor force* Rank: 45th
Black
74%
White
83%
Homeownership Share of households that own their home** Rank: 48th
Black
24%
White
76%
*Includes those who are unemployed but looking for work **Determined by race of householder