“Black Fatigue is the cumulative emotional, psychological, and physical wear and tear experienced by Black people, resulting from repeated exposure to racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities across a lifetime and over generations.”
The Black population in America remains heavily concentrated in the South, both in absolute numbers and as a share of the total population. While major urban centers outside the South also
host large Black communities, true geographic diversity— including growth in Western and Northern states remains limited.
Income Distribution
Distribution of Wealth in the Black American Population This chart shows that the majority of Black American households fall within the lower- and middle-income ranges about 45% earn less than $52,000 a year, while 46% fall between $52,000 and $156,000. Only 9% are in the upper-income bracket, earning over $156,000. This disparity reflects systemic gaps in education access, employment opportunities, and wealth- building resources that continue to affect the Black community. Expanding education and economic opportunities is key to shifting this balance.
