Over 61.2 Million Women Live in a Household That Has Lost Work Income Since March 2020

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This factsheet provides an analysis of week 22 of the U.S. Census Bureau Household Pulse Survey measuring the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on households. It shows that compared to white, non-Hispanic men and women:

Black, non-Hispanic women and Latinas were more likely to be in households that have lost employment income since March 2020.
Asian, non-Hispanic women, Black, non-Hispanic women, and Latinas were more likely to be behind on their rent or mortgage payment.
Black, non-Hispanic women and Latinas were more likely to be in households facing food insufficiency.

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Over 61.2 Million Women Live in a Household That Has Lost Work Income Since March 2020