Maryland Ranks High In Racial Integration Across U.S.

The Freee State Is Nation’s Ninth Most Racially Integrated

The state of Maryland was ranked 9th as the most racially integrated state based on the current integration levels of white people and black people. With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner and only 40% of adults thinking that the recent spotlight on racial equality has actually improved the lives of black people, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2023's States with the Most Racial Progress, as well as expert commentary.

To measure America’s progress in harmonizing racial groups, WalletHub measured the gaps between black people and white people across 21 key indicators of equality and integration 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.

This report examines the differences between only black people and white people in light of the high-profile police-brutality incidents that sparked the Black Lives Matter movement. WalletHub released this report ahead of the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement to end segregation and discrimination against black people.

 For the full report, please visit:

https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-most-and-least-racial-progress/18428