Hispanic incomes in the U.S. rise, but remain the lowest

Hispanic workers continue to be the lowest-income group in the United States, despite recording a 4.9% increase in earnings in 2024, according to the Census Bureau's Income Report released Tuesday.

Persistent gap

The study reveals that Hispanics reached a median annual income of $50,430, well below the national average of $63,360. Although this figure represents an increase compared to 2023, the disparity with other ethnic groups remains wide.

• Asians: $86,560 (unchanged).
• Non-Hispanic Whites: $71,260 (+2.7 %).
• African Americans: $52,370 (stable).

Family income

In terms of households, Hispanics recorded a median income of $70,950, surpassing only African Americans ($64,460, a 3.3% drop in 3Q1). Asian households led with $119,780 (up 5.1% in 3Q1), followed by non-Hispanic whites with $91,260.

Gender inequality

The report also warns that the gender pay gap will widen again in 2024.

• Full-time men: $71,090 (+3.7 %).
• Full-time women: $57,520 (+1.5 %).

This means that women earned an average of 80.9% of what men earned, a decline from the 82.7% recorded in 2023 and the second consecutive decline.

Social and political context

With more than 60 million people, the Hispanic community continues to show gradual gains in income, although it remains behind other groups and also faces a climate of uncertainty due to the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have intensified persecution and threats of deportation.

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Sources:

• EFE