On this date in 1972, the Bureau of Census report from this date, highlighted several significant socio-economic disparities between Black and white populations in the United States. It showed that in 1971, the unemployment rate for Black Americans was notably higher at 9.9% compared to 5.4% for whites, underscoring the economic challenges faced by Black communities during that time.

Additionally, the report revealed that a growing proportion of Black families were headed by women, with 31.8% of Black families falling into this category in 1971. This was an increase from 28% in 1970, suggesting a shift in family structures within the Black community. This could have reflected both socio-economic factors and broader social changes, including economic pressures, cultural shifts, and evolving gender roles.

These statistics provide a snapshot of the racial and economic inequalities that were prevalent in the U.S. during the early 1970s.