With black voter turnout down in the 2022 midterms and 64.1% of black Americans registered to vote compared to 70.9% of white Americans, WalletHub today released its report on the Best States for Racial Equality in Civic Engagement, as well as expert commentary.
Racial equality has been a prominent issue in recent years, with protests about police brutality giving way to broader discussions about race relations. While it’s easy to see racial discrepancies in areas like employment and education, it’s also important to highlight differences in civic engagement. For example, 70.9% of non-Hispanic white adults in the U.S. are registered to vote, compared to 64.1% of black adults. Similarly, the volunteer rate of white Americans is 26.4% compared to 19.3% for black Americans. Naturally, these statistics lead to questions about whether minorities have fewer opportunities to engage politically and socially.
In order to determine the best states for racial equality in civic engagement, WalletHub compared 48 states and the District of Columbia across five key metrics. Our data set compares the difference between white and black Americans in areas like the share of single-parent households, the volunteer rate and voter-turnout rate.
Arizona ranked number 1 overall, with a score of 88.08.
Racial Equality in Social & Civic Engagement in Arizona (1=Most Equality; 25=Avg.):
- 10th – Share of Single-Parent Households
- 12th – Share of Adult Population on Parole
- 14th – Share of Veterans
- 1st – Volunteer Rate
- 11th – Voter-Turnout Rate
To view the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-racial-equality-civic/76689/
