Most Black households earn well below a living wage

Racial and gender inequities in the workplace wage gap mean that Black households earn well below a living wage in our region.

In terms of hourly wage:

• Poverty = $9.99/ hour
• Black Median Income = $13.84
• Living Wage 2 adults 1 kid = $12.49 EACH, $24.99 total
• Living Wage 1 adult 2 kids = $26.98

Cleveland – Elyria Metro Area

Source:
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, MIT Living Wage Calculator