Adults in Families* Living Below the Poverty Level,** by Household Type and Sex, 2006
| Household Type | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Adults in Families, Total | 9.4% | 6.2% |
| Adults in Families, Married Couple | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Adults in Families, No Spouse Present | 25.1% | 12.0% |
*Families are a group of at least two people related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together.↑
**Poverty level, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, was $20,444 for a family of four in 2006.↑
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2007. Current Population Survey Table Creator. Available online at http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/cpstc/cps_table_creator.html, accessed 12/3/07.
