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Pareto index

In economics the Pareto index is a measure of the breadth of income distribution.

Named after the Italian economist and sociologist Vilfredo Pareto.

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Ocean Beach, New York

... income of $41,719 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the village is $28,782. 11.5% of the population and 15.2% of families are below the poverty ...