In Vermont blacks are 1.29% of population and 23.82% are in poverty

While Bernie touts his standing up for the little guy plan, why are the numbers in Vermont so skewed? What has he done for minorities in his own state? Women make $10k less on avg per year than men.

Race Population. Percentage
White 589,546 94.33%

Two or More Races
12,078. 1.93%

Asian 10,579. 1.69%

Black or African American
8,058 1.29%

Some Other Race
2,426. 0.39%

American Indian and Alaska Native
2,106. 0.34%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander184. 0.03%


Percent in Poverty

White 10.66%

Multiple 20.10%

Hispanic 16.20%

Black 23.82%

Asian 15.42%

Native 17.60%

Other 12.69%

Islander 7.91%


$38,760
Average Earnings


$43,620
Average Male


$33,431
Average Female

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