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Financial Wealth Distribution US
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The data tracks the aggregate household net worth across the United States from 1979 through to 2021. Its core purpose is to allow for detailed analysis of wealth and financial inequality by presenting total aggregate net worth, assets, and liabilities broken down according to specific race and ethnicity categories. This resource is valuable for researchers seeking to quantify financial health trends over four decades.
Columns (List and describe each column found in the 'Original Data Sample'.)
- Years: The year of the recorded financial observation, spanning from 1979 to 2021.
- Aggregate household net worth ($): The total combined net worth for all US households.
- Aggregate household income: The total combined income for all US households.
- Agg_Black ($): The aggregate net worth attributed to Black households.
- Agg_Hispanic ($): The aggregate net worth attributed to Hispanic households.
- Agg_White ($): The aggregate net worth attributed to White households.
- Agg_Other ($): The aggregate net worth attributed to households categorized as Other race/ethnicity.
- Assets ($): The aggregate value of all household assets across the US.
- Assets_Black ($): The aggregate assets attributed to Black households.
- Assets_Hispanic ($): The aggregate assets attributed to Hispanic households.
- Assets_White ($): The aggregate assets attributed to White households.
- Assets_Other ($): The aggregate assets attributed to households categorized as Other race/ethnicity.
- Liabilities ($): The aggregate value of all household liabilities (debt) across the US.
- Liabilities_Black ($): The aggregate liabilities attributed to Black households.
- Liabilities_Hispanic ($): The aggregate liabilities attributed to Hispanic households.
- Liabilities_White ($): The aggregate liabilities attributed to White households.
- Liabilities_Other ($): The aggregate liabilities attributed to households categorized as Other race/ethnicity.
Distribution
The data file is provided in CSV format, named
aggregate_household_net_worth.csv, with a size of 4.98 kB. It contains 16 columns. The time series data for overall aggregate measures (such as Years, Total Net Worth, Assets, and Liabilities) includes 43 valid records, reflecting 100% data availability for this series. However, the specific metrics broken down by race and ethnicity only contain 33 valid records, meaning 10 data points are missing for the demographically segmented figures. The data is expected to be updated annually.Usage
This dataset is ideally applied to financial modeling, economic forecasting, and scholarly research focused on wealth disparities. Users can analyse wealth accumulation trends, evaluate the differential impact of macro-economic policies on various racial groups, and study long-term patterns in household debt and asset holdings.
Coverage
The data covers the United States geographically. The time range spans from 1979 to 2021. Demographic coverage includes breakdowns for Black, Hispanic, White, and Other race/ethnicity categories. A key note on availability is that while general aggregate figures cover the full 43-year period, the race- and ethnicity-specific breakdowns only contain 33 valid records, indicating gaps in the demographic time series.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Economists and Academics: For studying wealth stratification and racial wealth gaps over time.
- Policy Makers: For guiding the development and assessment of social policies aimed at addressing financial inequality.
- Financial Journalists: For informed reporting on household finance and economic trends in the US.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Household Aggregate Net Worth by Race and Ethnicity (1979-2021)
- Financial Wealth Distribution US
- Aggregate Household Finance Demographics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Financial Wealth Distribution US
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