Adults in Families* Living Below the Poverty Level,** by Household Type and Sex, 2008
Adults in Families* Living Below the Poverty Level,** by Household Type and Sex, 2008
| |
Percent of Adults |
| Household Type |
Female |
Male |
*Families are groups of at least two people related by birth, marriage, or adoption and residing together.↑
**Poverty level, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, was $22,025 for a family of four in 2008.↑
Source I.4: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey. |
Adults in Families, Total |
10.1 |
6.9 |
Adults in Families, Married Couple |
5.5 |
5.5 |
Adults in Families, No Spouse Present |
25.7 |
11.9 |
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