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Employment in Highland Park. Valentina Facyson and Isela Melendez PLSC 366: Poverty & Political voice Dr. erkulwater. Life in Highland Park. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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EMPLOYM
ENT IN
HIGHLAND PARK
VALENTINA FACYSON AND ISELA MELENDEZ
PLSC 366 : POVERTY & POL IT ICAL VOICEDR . ERKULWATER
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LIFE IN HIGHLAND PARK• “The persistence of racial segregation
makes it difficult for aspiring black families to escape the concentrated poverty of the ghetto and puts them at a distinct disadvantage in the larger competition for education, jobs, wealth, and power”(Massey pg 150).
• Based on the readings we have covered thus far, what do you think are the racial demographics of Highland Park?
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % White
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Black
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % High School Graduate
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Bachelor's Degree
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Male Unemployed
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Female Unemployed
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - Median Household Income
• Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,309
• Highland Park: $34,309• Virginia: $59,330
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Male: In labor force (age 16+)
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Female: In labor force (age 16+)
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % 10 to 19 min to work
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Male: Mgmt, Business, Finance
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Female: Mgmt, Business, Finance
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Male: Construct/Extract/Maintenance
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ACS 2005-2009 Census Tract - % Female: Service Food Preparation/Serving
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Questions?