January 13, 2026

States ranked by ethnic progress

WalletHub - WalletHub measured the gaps between Black people and white people across 22 key indicators of equality in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The data set ranges from median annual household income to standardized-test scores to voter turnout.
 
States With the Most Racial Progress Most Integrated States Overall
1. Georgia1. Arizona
2. Mississippi2. New Mexico
3. Texas3. Delaware
4. North Carolina4. Washington
5. Maryland5. Texas
6. Florida6. Maryland
7. New Jersey7. Hawaii
8. Massachusetts8. Georgia
9. Louisiana9. Kentucky
10. New Mexico10. Alaska

Key Stats
  • The District of Columbia has the lowest gap in homeownership rates between white people and Black people. Connecticut has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970. 
     
  • New Hampshire has the lowest gap in median annual household incomes between white people and Black people. Georgia has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1979. 
     
  • Alaska has the lowest gap in unemployment rates between white people and Black people. North Dakota has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970. 
     
  • Hawaii has the lowest gap in poverty rates between white people and Black people. Mississippi has made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970. 
     
  • Wyoming has the lowest gap in bachelor’s degree attainment (for adults ages 25+) between white people and Black people. Wyoming has also made the most progress in closing this gap since 1970.  
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