Black Wealth Data Center

Providing leaders with access to actionable data for policymaking and investment decisions to grow Black wealth.

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3 Years of BWDC!
Since launching, we have grown into a trusted hub for wealth data. Explore how our tools can inform your research and solutions: https://t.co/dSh5rqhIz2 #WealthData

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October is #EstatePlanningMonth, a key time to take stock of how families protect and pass on wealth.

Our latest reveals wide differences in estate planning participation among adults 50+.

Explore more: https://t.co/AqpxceeTZ0

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Only 12.6% of young adults (ages 18 to 28) received inheritances or financial gifts, with sharp disparities across groups. Intergenerational wealth matters, and we’ve visualized the data to show why.

Dive in: https://t.co/elFkS8FPjc
#BWDC #WealthTransfers

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Small businesses are a pillar of strong communities.

Our new Business Investment Index, created in collaboration with @DataKind, helps pinpoint where investments can spark the greatest economic impact for communities.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://t.co/73Fv7GakSM

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As we mark three years of BWDC, our Executive Director, Tene Traylor, reflects on our journey — from where we started to where we’re headed next.

Read the full blog post here: https://t.co/ZSt2W3dQU6

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BWDC’s impact is best told by those who use the data. Here’s what our users have been saying.
Have you used our data? DM us and share your story! #BWDC3Years #WealthData

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3 years. 65+ data visualizations. Thousands of users. 🎉
We’re celebrating 3 years of the Black Wealth Data Center—thank you to the partners, leaders & advocates using data to power wealth-building. Explore our tools: https://t.co/UdNDC79NAJ

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Happening now at #ALC54: live demos of our Local Wealth Explorer tool!

See how data on business ownership & local economies can help spark new ideas for building wealth. Stop by our booth on the L Street Bridge to try it out!

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#ALC54 is officially underway! Stop by our L Street Bridge booth to check out live demos of our latest data and tools.

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We’re heading to #ALC54 in Washington, D.C.! Stop by our booth on the L Street Bridge for live demos of our Local Wealth Explorer tool designed to inform policies and unlock wealth-building opportunities.

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We’ve expanded the Local Wealth Explorer to cover several new cities—including Atlanta, Tulsa, Charlotte & St. Louis. Explore census-tract-level wealth data to uncover disparities and guide investments.

Sign up free: https://t.co/tZk1j4NAqN

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📈 Black household wealth is rising. From 2010 to 2022, median net worth more than doubled—from $21,716 to $44,100. This #Juneteenth, we celebrate this decade of growth—and the power of continued momentum.

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Looking for a way to identify areas prime for capital investment? Our new Business Investment Index makes it easy to locate communities with high potential for driving #economicdevelopment.

Sign up for free to explore this new feature. https://t.co/Pp8ZNOOsnI

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Minority depository institutions offer access to capital and mortgages to low-income and underserved communities. Use our Local Wealth Explorer to see #MDIs #blackbusinesses and mortgage rates by race, and assess where economic interventions are needed: https://t.co/aJ4TSCuZBB

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On average, Black households bear a 43% higher energy burden than White households. Our Local Wealth Explorer helps leaders identify areas where household energy costs are higher than others. Try it today to better address the needs of local residents: https://t.co/aJ4TSCuZBB

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We want to hear from YOU! 🗣️ Which Local Wealth Explorer cities do you want us to launch next? Share your suggestions to help us support your work in creating a more equitable future. #RacialWealthEquity #DataIsPower https://t.co/jlqWnfIPR2

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Our Local Wealth Explorer provides valuable insights into the state of #racialwealthequity in local communities. Search by zip code to see wealth indicators across race and ethnicity and get insights to allocate resources effectively: https://t.co/aJ4TSCuZBB

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Introducing the Local Wealth Explorer!🎉 Use interactive equity maps to explore data on #income #homeownership and other indicators and identify communities with #racialwealth disparities. Now available for #Philadelphia #Detroit & #Baltimore. Get access: https://t.co/Pp8ZNOP0dg

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Excited to attend Bloomberg’s Power of Difference event! This year, we’re joining a roundtable with theLatino Data Hub and Marvin Ward on the impact of data and data stewardship. Register today: https://t.co/KLgQZseYB3

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🤝 We’re highlighting our partners who’ve helped drive progress towards racial wealth equity. As we celebrate an incredible 2 years, our work is not over yet so let’s keep up the momentum!