Family, Economic, and Geographic Characteristics of Black Families with Children

Published: March 2021

This issue brief, the first in a three-part series, summarizes recent data and historical context on family structure, employment and income, and geography for Black people with young children in the United States. The insights highlight key family support systems that could help Black families and children thrive.

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