of U.S. children (nearly 16.4 million) lived in poverty.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
2003
The African-American Children Pocket Guide provides statistics on economic, educational, and social well-being for African-American children and highlights gaps that persist between African-American children and non-Hispanic white children in the United States. Derived from the 2000 Census, this booklet contains a national overview and state-by-state data.