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Single Motherhood Rate

​Black women have the highest rate of single motherhood compared to women of other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, around 66% of black mothers are single mothers, compared to 37% of Hispanic mothers and 25% of white mothers.

Poverty Rates

​Black women have the highest rate of single motherhood compared to women of other racial and ethnic groups in the United States. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, around 66% of black mothers are single mothers, compared to 37% of Hispanic mothers and 25% of white mothers.

Educational Attainment

Black single mothers also tend to have lower levels of educational attainment compared to other groups. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in 2019, around 31% of black single mothers had a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 43% of white single mothers.

Employment

Black single mothers often face challenges in finding stable employment with adequate wages and benefits. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the labor force participation rate for black women aged 20 and over who were mothers was 74.6%, compared to 69.4% for white women in the same category.

Health and Well-being

Single motherhood can also impact health outcomes and well-being. Black single mothers may face disparities in access to healthcare, mental health services, and other resources that contribute to overall well-being.