In 2023, **** percent of Black people living in the United States were living below the poverty line, compared to *** percent of white people. That year, the total poverty rate in the U.S. across all races and ethnicities was **** percent. Poverty in the United States Single people in the United States making less than ****** U.S. dollars a year and families of four making less than ****** U.S. dollars a year are considered to be below the poverty line. Women and children are more likely to suffer from poverty, due to women staying home more often than men to take care of children, and women suffering from the gender wage gap. Not only are women and children more likely to be affected, racial minorities are as well due to the discrimination they face. Poverty data Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the United States had the third highest poverty rate out of all OECD countries in 2019. However, the United States' poverty rate has been fluctuating since 1990, but has been decreasing since 2014. The average median household income in the U.S. has remained somewhat consistent since 1990, but has recently increased since 2014 until a slight decrease in 2020, potentially due to the pandemic. The state that had the highest number of people living below the poverty line in 2020 was California.

The displayed data on skin tone shows results of the Global Consumer Survey conducted in France in 2021. Some 40 percent of respondents answered the question "Please imagine that you are going to buy a new foundation. Which of the following colors fits your skin tone best?" with "White, fair

The global cosmetic skin brighteners market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing consumer awareness of skin health and beauty, coupled with a rising demand for effective and safe skin brightening products. The market, estimated at $15 billion in 2025, is projected to witness a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2025 to 2033, reaching an estimated market value of $28 billion by 2033. This growth is fueled by several key factors, including the increasing prevalence of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone across various demographics, particularly in Asia Pacific and North America. The rising disposable incomes in emerging economies and the growing popularity of natural and organic ingredients are also contributing to market expansion. Key product segments driving growth include essences, lotions, and creams, with essences witnessing particularly strong demand due to their lightweight texture and high efficacy. Market segmentation by consumer age group reveals a significant portion of the market is driven by the youth demographic and those in their middle age. Major players like L'Oréal, ISDIN, Algenist, RoC, and Evora Worldwide are leveraging innovation in formulations, marketing strategies, and distribution channels to consolidate their market share and capitalize on the burgeoning demand. The market, however, faces certain challenges. Regulatory scrutiny surrounding certain skin brightening ingredients, concerns about potential side effects, and the rising popularity of alternative treatments may slightly constrain the market's growth trajectory. However, the overall outlook remains positive, with market expansion anticipated to be driven by ongoing research and development into safer and more effective skin brightening solutions, along with the increasing adoption of technologically advanced products and the sustained consumer focus on achieving radiant skin. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to remain a key growth engine due to its large and rapidly growing population, increasing purchasing power, and cultural preference for brighter skin tones.

This statistic depicts the share of the global skin care market in 2015, by segment. In that year, the sun care segment made up 10.4 percent of the global skin care market.Skin CareThe skin care industry has witnessed a shift from demand from older consumers to a growing younger consumer base. People are beginning to use skin care at an increasingly young age in a bid to delay the signs of aging, while the number of older consumers is beginning to fall. Skin care companies may adapt their marketing strategies to correct this balance and hold on to their older consumer base.

In the U.S. skin care and toiletries market, companies continue to offer consumers innovative products, concentrating on developing environmentally friendly products either made locally or using locally sourced ingredients. Anti-aging products also represent a strong growth area in the US cosmetics and toiletries market. In 2014, the leading skin care brand in the United States was Olay Regenerist, a facial anti-aging brand that is owned by Procter & Gamble, with sales that amounted to approximately 103 million U.S. dollars. The U.S. anti-aging skin care market is expected to generate about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars in 2015.

The skin care category has been the cornerstone of beauty and personal care. Fueled by consumers’ lack of time and the need to offer value for money, beauty brands have been launching more holistic products. SPF, hydrating, anti-wrinkle and evening out skin tone are just a few of the features now present in many skin care products.

In 2023, the greatest share of players by ethnic group in the National Football League (NFL) were black or African American athletes, constituting just over ** percent of players within the NFL. Despite the large population of Hispanic or Latino people within the United States, there is a substantial underrepresentation within the NFL, with only *** percent of players identifying as such. National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that was established in 1920 and now consists of 32 clubs divided into two conferences, the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). The league culminates in the Super Bowl, the NFL's annual championship game. As the league’s championship game, the Super Bowl has grown into one of the world's largest single-day sporting events, attracting high television ratings and generating billions of dollars in consumer spending. NFL revenues The NFL is one of the most profitable sports leagues in the world, generating a staggering **** billion U.S. dollars in 2022. This total revenue of all ** NFL teams has constantly increased over the past 15 years and, although this figure dropped significantly in 2020, this was largely as a result of the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures. This significant drop in revenue demonstrates one of the primary impacts of COVID-19 on professional sports leagues. NFL franchises As a result of this profitability in non-pandemic times, the franchises of the NFL are attributed extremely high market values. The Dallas Cowboys were by far the most valuable franchise in the NFL, with a market value of **** billion US dollars in 2023. The high value of NFL franchises can be seen clearly when compared to those of the NBA, MLB, and NHL. Franchises within the NFL had an average market value of approximately *** billion U.S. dollars in 2023.

In 2023, merely three percent of Indian advertisements showcased characters with diverse ethnic backgrounds, significantly lower than the global average of 19 percent. Similarly, the representation of skin color diversity stood at just four percent, far below the global average of 27 percent.