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| Name | Gini Coefficient By Race/Ethnicity |
| Summary | Gini coefficient (reflecting income inequality) by race and ethnicity |
| Additional Background |
The Gini Coefficient (or Index) measures income inequality for households across the United States. The coefficient ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality). The coefficient is based on the Lorenz curve and perfectly equal income distribution.
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| Geographic Coverage | U.S. |
| Periodicity | Annually |
| Series Begins/Ends | 1947 - 2023 |
| Data Source | U.S. Bureau of the Census |
| Summary | Gini coefficient (reflecting income inequality) by race and ethnicity |
| Geographic Coverage | U.S. |
| Series Begins/Ends | 1947 - 2023 |
| Reporting Period | Annually |
| New Database added | Mar. 08, 2025 |
| Estimated next update | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Original Source | U.S. Bureau of the Census |
| Sample File | Sample_CSV__Gini_Coefficient_By_Race_Ethnicity.zip |
| Number of records | 11 |
| File Size | 5.5 KB |
| Latest data available | Year 2023 |
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The Gini Coefficient (or Index) measures income inequality for households across the United States. The coefficient ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality). The coefficient is based on the Lorenz curve and perfectly equal income distribution.
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