EMPLOYMENT IN HIGHLAND PARK VALENTINA FACYSON AND ISELA MELENDEZ PLSC 366: POVERTY & POLITICAL VOICE DR. ERKULWATER
LIFE IN HIGHLAND PARK The persistence of racial segregation makes it difficult for aspiring black families to escape the concentrated poverty of the ghetto and puts them at a distinct disadvantage in the larger competition for education, jobs, wealth, and power(Massey pg 150). Based on the readings we have covered thus far, what do you think are the racial demographics of Highland Park?
ACS Census Tract - % White
ACS Census Tract - % Black
ACS Census Tract - % High School Graduate
ACS Census Tract - % Bachelor's Degree
ACS Census Tract - % Male Unemployed
ACS Census Tract - % Female Unemployed
ACS Census Tract - Median Household Income Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,309 Highland Park:$34,309 Virginia:$59,330
ACS Census Tract - % Male: In labor force (age 16+)
ACS Census Tract - % Female: In labor force (age 16+)
ACS Census Tract - % 10 to 19 min to work
ACS Census Tract - % Male: Mgmt, Business, Finance
ACS Census Tract - % Female: Mgmt, Business, Finance
ACS Census Tract - % Male: Construct/Extract/Maintenance
ACS Census Tract - % Female: Service Food Preparation/Serving
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