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Work experience of individuals living below the official poverty line, ages 18–64, 2016
| Able to seek employment | Unable to seek emplyoment- disabled | Unable to seek emplyoment-going to school | Unable to seek emplyoment-retired | Working full-time | Working part-time | Not working | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People in poverty, age 18-64 | 61.0% |
21.4% |
11.3% | 6.3% |
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| People in poverty who are otherwise employable, age 18-64 | 45.5% |
17.4% |
37.2% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2016
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