Well, I guess I am one of the Majority of Poor.
Payceck to pay check. I am so regimented because of Gasoline price, Fod Price and Booze Price! My 3 damn vices but out of need.
It may or may not make a difference what color someone is. If someone does not want to work, they wont. If some want to or need to work a job or several, they will.
Never make a judgement stand because of the way You live compare to others. Have you been there? If not, dont group all into a little censuse.
The Economics of today are a lot different than they were yesterday. Called expendable Income. Living above The Means is more so because of the Ethic of today.