Table 1
Demographic characteristics of the poor versus those of the overall population, 2013
| Total population | Population below poverty line | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Under 18 | 23.5% | 32.3% |
| 18–64 | 62.3% | 58.3% |
| Over 65 | 14.2% | 9.3% |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 49.0% | 44.4% |
| Female | 51.0% | 55.6% |
| Race | ||
| White | 62.4% | 41.5% |
| Black | 13.0% | 24.4% |
| Hispanic | 17.3% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Families | ||
| Married couple | 73.5% | 38.1% |
| Single dads | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Single moms | 18.7% | 50.9% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2013
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