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Key Points Question Is net worth (ie, assets or economic reserve) associated with blood pressure (BP) in African American women, independent of educational level and income? Findings In this cross-sectional study, a socioeconomically diverse cohort of 384 African American women aged 30 to 46 years undergoing 48-hour BP monitoring, a negative (ie, in debt) vs positive net worth was associated with increased daytime and nighttime BP and higher odds of sustained hypertension. Findings were independent of risk factors, including educational level and income. Meaning This study suggests that net worth may be a greater risk factor for increased BP than traditional socioeconomic indicators in African American women.