"We must not allow this country to drift apart further by race and income," he said.

In the 1970s, the population increased by 15% and national income increased at an annual rate of about 4%.

He laments that "now more than ever we live our lives by income".

As measured by personal income, California accounts for 13.3 percent of the national economy.

"The law does not say we cannot encourage diverse people by income and race to apply."

Even so, the survey found significant disparities in online access by income and age.

The House would break out student test scores by race and income, holding schools accountable for moving all groups ahead.

For the bottom 40 percent of families by income, the median net worth fell.

Cable has divided entire cities, usually by income and race.

By per capita income, is the 5th poorest county in the nation.