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Created: 2025-07-20 22:56:39 UTC

In 2024, total US welfare spending is ~$1.37T. Per 2019 Urban Institute data on recipients (latest detailed), XX% white, XX% Black. Thus, whites receive ~$589B total, African Americans ~$315B. Per capita (pop. est.), African Americans get ~2.3x more ($6,850 vs $2,990) due to higher poverty. Sources: Urban Institute.


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