With black voter turnout declining in the 2022 midterm elections, with 64.1% of black Americans registering to vote compared to 70.9% of white Americans, WalletHub announced today: Best States for Racial Equality in Civic Engagementas well as expert commentary.
Racial equality has become a prominent issue in recent years, with protests against police brutality giving way to broader debates about race relations. While it is easy to see racial differences in areas such as employment and education, it is also important to highlight differences in civic participation. for example, 70.9% Register to vote, compared to 64.1% of non-Hispanic white adults in the United States. Similarly, the white American volunteer rate is 26.4% For black Americans, it was 19.3%. Naturally, these statistics lead to the question of whether minorities have fewer opportunities to engage politically and socially.
To determine the best states for racial equality in civic participation, WalletHub compared 48 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. Our dataset compares differences between white and black Americans in areas such as percentage of single-parent households, volunteer rate, and voter turnout.
Arizona ranked first overall with 88.08 points.
Racial equality in social and civic affairs in Arizona (1=most equal; 25=average):
- Tenth – Percentage of single-parent households
- 12th – Percentage of adult population on parole
- 14th – Share of veterans
- 1cent – Volunteer fee
- 11th – voter turnout
To view the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-racial-equality-civic/76689/
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