Reply #35: Socio-economic indicators by State are a good measure

[ultraist]

Income and educational attainment by State are good measures for evaluating what regions are more racist. Barriers to equal opportunity seem to be equally prevelant in Southern and Northern states.

For example, in Alabama, only 7.5% of African Americans earn Bachelor's degrees compared to 13.5% of Whites (approx 7% difference). 3% of African-Americans earn over $100,000 compared to 9.2% of Whites in Al (approx 6% difference).

In NY, which has more African-Americans than any other state, 10% of A-A earn Bachelor's compared to 17% of Whites (approx 7% difference). 8% of A-A earn over $100,000 compared to 18% of Whites (approx 8% difference).

State by State data available at the US Census Bureau or here:
http://www.fairdata2000.com/SF3/contrast_charts/Statewide/Black/

The percentage of discrepancies is approximately the same in one of the most Southern states and a BLUE Northern state.