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September 29, 2011

Study: Hispanic Children Largest Group Living in Poverty 
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A new study shows Hispanics now make up the largest group of children
living in poverty in the United States. According to the Pew Hispanic
Center, some 6.1 million Hispanic children are poor, compared with 5
million white children and 4.4 million black children. The poverty rate
for Hispanic children was 35 percent; for black children, 39 percent;
and for white children, 12 percent. Analysts say the figures underscore
conclusions that Hispanics have been the hardest-hit ethnic group during
the economic recession.



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