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POLL POSITION

More young white Americans are happier with life in general than their Hispanic and black counterparts, according to a survey of 1,280 people ages 13-24 by The Associated Press and MTV.

The poll found the following responses to these statements:

Whites

72%

Blacks

56%

Hispanics

51%

Happy with sex life:

Whites

60%

Minorities

46%

Happy with money they have:

Whites

65%

Minorities

56%

Happy with their job:

Whites

64%

Minorities

51%

Happy with their relationships with friends:

Whites

88%

Minorities

81%

Youth in generaL

How are you feeling right now? Would you say you are:

Very unhappy

6%

Unhappy

9%

Neither

22%

Somewhat happy

42%

Very happy

21%