The Economic Mobility of Rio Pinar

 Abstract

This study investigates economic mobility among children in Rio Pinar and surrounding tracts in comparison to Orlando, Florida, and the United States. Using data from the Opportunity Atlas, which draws from the 2000 and 2010 censuses, the study focuses on children born in 1965 and 1975. 

The analysis reveals significant variations in economic mobility based on parental income percentile, race, and neighborhood. Findings indicate that children in Rio Pinar generally experience higher economic mobility compared to Florida and the U.S. overall, but the disparity within the region is notable. 

Factors such as single-parent households, school quality, social capital, and income inequality significantly influence economic outcomes. Policy recommendations include strategies to improve school quality, enhance social capital, and reduce income inequality to foster greater economic mobility in low-income areas. 

 The Economic Mobility of Rio Pinar