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National Hispanic poverty rate falling, but Dallas still has catching up to do, census data shows

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The national Hispanic poverty rate fell to an all-time low in 2017, continuing a years-long downward trend, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. But while the poverty rate among Hispanics in Dallas has also been falling for the past few years, the city’s rate remains higher than the national average and some believe more must be done to help Hispanic and black residents get out of poverty.”

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