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      • Wages: $15/hr
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Methodology

Click on the cards below to review our overall methods and specific information for our indicators and the Racial Equity Index.

Data and Methods

Demographics Indicators

Economic Vitality Indicators

Readiness Indicators

Connectedness Indicators

Economic Benefits Indicators

Racial Equity Index Methodology

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