Utah women live in poverty at a lower rate than the national average, according to Utah Women and Leadership Project (UWLP) research. But a more granular look reveals women of color are having a very different experience in the Beehive State economy. Nearly 34% of Black women, 27.5% of Native American women, 18.5% of Latina women, 14.1% of Asian women, and 11.8% of Pacific Islander women in the state live in poverty.<\/p>\n
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Utah women make about 30% less than men, one of the biggest gender wage gaps in the country.<\/p>\n
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