Economic Challenges for Black Americans in Chicago
Chicago, despite years of left-wing Democrat policies, has some of the worst economic indicators for black Americans among the nation’s top cities. Data shows low economic growth, high unemployment, low income, high food stamp use, and low graduation rates for black residents.
Key Points
- Chicago has the worst economic growth among the nation’s top 15 biggest cities
- High unemployment rates for black Americans in Chicago
- Low annual incomes for black residents compared to other metro areas
- Third highest rate of black residents on food stamps in Chicago
- Low graduation rates for black students in Chicago