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Gini Indexes for Households
Summary: Gini coefficient (reflecting income inequality) by race and ethnicity
Database Detail
| Name | Gini Indexes for Households |
| Summary | Gini coefficient (reflecting income inequality) by race and ethnicity |
| Additional Background | The Gini Coefficient (or Index) measures income inequality 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 | 1967 - 2018 |
| Data Source | U.S. Bureau of the Census |
The Gini Coefficient (or Index) measures income inequality 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.
Geographic Coverage: U.S.
Periodicity: Annually
Series Begins/Ends: 1967 - 2018
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census
New Database added:
Nov. 05, 2019
Estimated next update:
Nov. 01, 2020