
CHICAGO — The wealth of Hispanic households in the U.S. grew by 42% during COVID-19, according to a new study from Pew Research. However, their net worth remains lower than that of American-born households.
According to the survey, Hispanics saw the most significant increase in their wealth between 2019 and 2021. In 2021, Hispanic households had a median net worth of $48,700, which was substantially higher than the median net worth for a Hispanic household in 2019, which stood at $34,400.