Benson Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
3,003
750
25.0%
Under 18
826
329
39.8%
Related children under 18
821
326
39.7%
In married-couple families
357
36
10.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
441
287
65.1%
Related children under 6
307
153
49.8%
In married-couple families
110
12
10.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
188
138
73.4%
Related children age 5 to 17
548
188
34.3%
In married-couple families
256
25
9.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
278
163
58.6%
65 years and over
397
92
23.2%
Citizen
2,812
682
24.3%
Not a citizen
191
68
35.6%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
