Fact Of The Day #29: How The Recession Sapped The Average American Household (INFOGRAPHIC)

How The Recession Sapped The Average American Household

The Great Recession not only sapped nearly 40 percent of the median American household's net worth, it widened the wealth gap between whites and minorities. In 2010, white households had a median net worth of $130,600; minority households, $20,400.

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