Figure A-3
Demographic breakdown of persons below the poverty line, by family type and nativity, 2015
| Family type | 37.1% | 16.1% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nativity | 79.6% | 7.3% | 13.1% |
Note: Numbers may not sum due to rounding. Other includes families with cohabiting partners and/or foster children. Poverty line based on the Supplemental Poverty Measure from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: EPI analysis of the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2015
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