Annual Social and Economic (ASEC) Supplement
| Percent Below Poverty Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before taxes | |||||
| Money income | |||||
| Population Total (thousands) |
Excluding capital gains (current measure) Definition 1 |
Definition 1 less government transfers Definition 2 |
Definition 2 plus capital gains (4) Definition 3 |
Definition 3 plus health insurance supplements to wage or salary income Definition 4 |
|
| White alone or in combination | |||||
| Total | 247285 | 11.1 | 20.6 | 20.6 | 20.1 |
Age | |||||
| Under 18 years | 58791 | 16.0 | 19.6 | 19.6 | 18.8 |
| Related children | 57878 | 15.4 | 19.0 | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Under 6 years | 19776 | 18.8 | 21.8 | 21.8 | 21.0 |
| 18 to 24 years | 23259 | 17.1 | 20.8 | 20.8 | 20.1 |
| 25 to 44 years | 65015 | 10.8 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.0 |
| 45 to 64 years | 66520 | 7.6 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.4 |
| 65 years and over | 33700 | 6.1 | 45.6 | 45.6 | 45.2 |
| 65 to 74 years | 18157 | 5.5 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 75 years and over | 15542 | 6.7 | 54.2 | 54.2 | 53.9 |
Family Relationship | |||||
| In families | 202498 | 9.4 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Married-couple families | 160963 | 5.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.4 |
| With related children under 18 | 94717 | 7.7 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 9.7 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 29417 | 27.1 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 36.7 |
| With related children under 18 | 20892 | 34.2 | 41.7 | 41.7 | 40.2 |
| Unrelated individuals | 43649 | 18.3 | 36.2 | 36.2 | 35.8 |
| Living alone | 25574 | 13.1 | 38.4 | 38.4 | 38.1 |
| 65 years and over | 9872 | 10.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.3 |
Region | |||||
| Northeast | 44513 | 9.0 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 18.1 |
| Midwest | 57003 | 9.6 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 19.2 |
| South | 86498 | 12.0 | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.4 |
| West | 59271 | 12.9 | 21.1 | 21.1 | 20.4 |
Educational Attainment | |||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 188494 | 9.6 | 20.9 | 20.9 | 20.4 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 23259 | 17.1 | 20.8 | 20.8 | 20.1 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 4412 | 25.6 | 30.4 | 30.4 | 29.5 |
| 25 years old and over | 165235 | 8.5 | 20.9 | 20.9 | 20.5 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 20570 | 21.9 | 44.7 | 44.7 | 43.9 |
| High school graduate, no college | 51737 | 9.3 | 26.1 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 42992 | 7.3 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 49935 | 3.3 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.3 |
Work Experience in 2009 | |||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 148325 | 10.1 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 95362 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 78570 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 21510 | 14.4 | 19.7 | 19.7 | 18.8 |
| Did not work | 31453 | 26.9 | 44.0 | 44.0 | 43.5 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | |||||
| Cash assistance | 11789 | 36.9 | 62.0 | 62.0 | 61.0 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
4071 | 53.8 | 71.2 | 71.2 | 70.6 |
| SSI | 8429 | 29.9 | 58.9 | 58.9 | 57.8 |
| Food stamps | 23030 | 50.9 | 67.8 | 67.8 | 66.6 |
| Housing assistance | 5956 | 50.8 | 73.9 | 73.9 | 73.4 |
| Energy assistance | 6957 | 44.6 | 70.7 | 70.7 | 69.7 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 26483 | 38.4 | 47.8 | 47.8 | 46.3 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
6171 | 57.2 | 81.6 | 81.6 | 81.3 |
Health Insurance Coverage | |||||
| Covered by: | |||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
142460 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 4.8 |
| Medicare | 37193 | 7.7 | 49.2 | 49.2 | 48.8 |
| Also Medicaid | 4571 | 23.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 70.2 |
| Medicaid | 34047 | 35.0 | 50.7 | 50.7 | 49.9 |
| Not covered | 39057 | 23.7 | 30.6 | 30.6 | 30.3 |
| Percent Below Poverty Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After taxes | |||||
| Definition 4 less Social Security payroll taxes Definition 5 |
Definition 5 less Federal income taxes Definition 6 |
Definition 6 plus Earned Income Tax Credit Definition 7 |
Definition 7 less state income taxes Definition 8 |
Definition 8 plus nonmeans- tested government cash transfers (5) Definition 9 |
|
| White alone or in combination | |||||
| Total | 21.0 | 20.1 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 10.1 |
Age | |||||
| Under 18 years | 20.2 | 18.3 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 12.5 |
| Related children | 19.6 | 17.7 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Under 6 years | 22.5 | 20.3 | 16.4 | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| 18 to 24 years | 21.2 | 20.4 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 16.0 |
| 25 to 44 years | 14.9 | 14.0 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 9.4 |
| 45 to 64 years | 14.9 | 14.7 | 14.1 | 14.3 | 8.0 |
| 65 years and over | 45.6 | 45.6 | 45.5 | 45.7 | 7.0 |
| 65 to 74 years | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.1 | 38.2 | 6.6 |
| 75 years and over | 54.2 | 54.3 | 54.2 | 54.4 | 7.5 |
Family Relationship | |||||
| In families | 17.4 | 16.5 | 14.6 | 14.7 | 7.9 |
| Married-couple families | 13.2 | 12.3 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 4.6 |
| With related children under 18 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 5.5 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 38.5 | 36.8 | 32.5 | 32.5 | 24.1 |
| With related children under 18 | 42.4 | 40.0 | 34.1 | 33.9 | 29.0 |
| Unrelated individuals | 36.5 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 36.3 | 19.3 |
| Living alone | 38.6 | 38.6 | 38.4 | 38.6 | 14.4 |
| 65 years and over | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 62.8 | 11.7 |
Region | |||||
| Northeast | 18.6 | 18.3 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 8.5 |
| Midwest | 20.2 | 19.4 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 8.9 |
| South | 22.3 | 21.3 | 19.6 | 19.7 | 10.7 |
| West | 21.5 | 20.4 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 11.5 |
Educational Attainment | |||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 21.2 | 20.7 | 19.7 | 19.8 | 9.3 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 21.2 | 20.4 | 18.9 | 19.0 | 16.0 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 31.5 | 29.9 | 27.2 | 27.2 | 23.4 |
| 25 years old and over | 21.2 | 20.7 | 19.8 | 19.9 | 8.4 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 45.6 | 44.2 | 41.4 | 41.5 | 21.4 |
| High school graduate, no college | 26.3 | 25.8 | 24.8 | 24.9 | 9.2 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 18.0 | 17.7 | 17.0 | 17.1 | 7.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 8.5 | 8.4 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 3.3 |
Work Experience in 2009 | |||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 15.7 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 9.6 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 5.2 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 20.2 | 19.3 | 17.3 | 17.4 | 13.2 |
| Did not work | 44.4 | 43.8 | 42.4 | 42.5 | 28.0 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | |||||
| Cash assistance | 63.1 | 61.8 | 58.8 | 59.2 | 48.5 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
74.4 | 71.5 | 66.0 | 66.8 | 58.1 |
| SSI | 59.3 | 58.7 | 57.0 | 57.3 | 45.7 |
| Food stamps | 69.6 | 66.0 | 58.1 | 58.2 | 46.6 |
| Housing assistance | 74.9 | 72.8 | 68.7 | 68.7 | 51.1 |
| Energy assistance | 71.8 | 68.9 | 62.9 | 63.0 | 43.5 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 49.7 | 45.3 | 36.6 | 36.7 | 30.5 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
83.6 | 81.5 | 77.4 | 77.7 | 68.5 |
Health Insurance Coverage | |||||
| Covered by: | |||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
5.0 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 1.7 |
| Medicare | 49.3 | 49.2 | 49.0 | 49.1 | 9.2 |
| Also Medicaid | 71.0 | 70.8 | 70.3 | 70.4 | 33.6 |
| Medicaid | 52.3 | 49.3 | 43.5 | 43.6 | 32.7 |
| Not covered | 32.5 | 30.6 | 27.3 | 27.4 | 21.1 |
| Percent Below Poverty Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After taxes | |||||
| Definition 9 plus Medicare Definition 10 |
Definition 10 plus regular-price school lunches Definition 11 |
Definition 11 plus means-tested government cash transfers Definition 12 |
Definition 12 plus Medicaid Definition 13 |
Definition 13 plus other means-tested government noncash transfers Definition 14 |
|
| White alone or in combination | |||||
| Total | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 8.9 | 7.7 |
Age | |||||
| Under 18 years | 12.4 | 12.4 | 11.8 | 11.3 | 9.1 |
| Related children | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.2 | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Under 6 years | 14.2 | 14.2 | 13.8 | 13.1 | 10.8 |
| 18 to 24 years | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.3 | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| 25 to 44 years | 9.3 | 9.3 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 7.4 |
| 45 to 64 years | 7.8 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 6.0 |
| 65 years and over | 6.5 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| 75 years and over | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 5.7 |
Family Relationship | |||||
| In families | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 5.8 |
| Married-couple families | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| With related children under 18 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 23.8 | 23.8 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 16.9 |
| With related children under 18 | 28.9 | 28.9 | 27.4 | 26.3 | 20.5 |
| Unrelated individuals | 18.7 | 18.7 | 17.6 | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Living alone | 13.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 10.5 |
| 65 years and over | 10.7 | 10.7 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 8.0 |
Region | |||||
| Northeast | 8.2 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| Midwest | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 6.8 |
| South | 10.5 | 10.5 | 9.9 | 9.6 | 8.5 |
| West | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 10.3 | 9.0 |
Educational Attainment | |||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 9.1 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 8.1 | 7.3 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 15.9 | 15.9 | 15.3 | 14.9 | 13.7 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 | 18.3 |
| 25 years old and over | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 20.6 | 20.6 | 18.5 | 17.7 | 15.2 |
| High school graduate, no college | 8.8 | 8.8 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 6.9 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Work Experience in 2009 | |||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.2 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| Did not work | 27.2 | 27.2 | 24.8 | 23.8 | 21.5 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | |||||
| Cash assistance | 46.3 | 46.3 | 32.9 | 29.9 | 21.9 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
57.6 | 57.6 | 49.1 | 45.8 | 32.9 |
| SSI | 42.8 | 42.8 | 26.2 | 22.8 | 16.8 |
| Food stamps | 45.3 | 45.3 | 41.0 | 38.2 | 27.2 |
| Housing assistance | 48.1 | 48.1 | 42.4 | 37.3 | 19.7 |
| Energy assistance | 42.0 | 42.0 | 36.1 | 32.8 | 23.1 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 30.0 | 30.0 | 28.2 | 26.7 | 20.3 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
66.4 | 66.4 | 50.5 | 45.7 | 31.5 |
Health Insurance Coverage | |||||
| Covered by: | |||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Medicare | 8.2 | 8.2 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 5.6 |
| Also Medicaid | 29.0 | 28.9 | 18.8 | 18.0 | 12.7 |
| Medicaid | 31.8 | 31.8 | 27.8 | 25.8 | 19.6 |
| Not covered | 21.0 | 21.0 | 20.7 | 20.5 | 19.1 |
| Percent Below Poverty Level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| After taxes | |||||
| Definition 14 plus net imputed return on equity in own home Definition 15 |
Definition 14 less medical programs Definition 14a |
Money Income after Taxes Without EIC Definition 1a |
Money Income after Taxes With EIC Definition 1b |
Money Income after Taxes With EIC plus Economic Recovery Payment (6) Definition 1c |
|
| White alone or in combination | |||||
| Total | 7.4 | 7.9 | 11.0 | 9.6 | 9.6 |
Age | |||||
| Under 18 years | 9.1 | 9.3 | 15.4 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Related children | 8.6 | 8.7 | 14.8 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Under 6 years | 10.9 | 11.0 | 18.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| 18 to 24 years | 13.5 | 13.9 | 17.2 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| 25 to 44 years | 7.5 | 7.6 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| 45 to 64 years | 5.5 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 65 years and over | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| 75 years and over | 4.1 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Family Relationship | |||||
| In families | 5.6 | 5.9 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Married-couple families | 3.3 | 3.4 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| With related children under 18 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 16.2 | 17.0 | 26.6 | 22.9 | 22.9 |
| With related children under 18 | 20.1 | 20.7 | 33.4 | 28.2 | 28.1 |
| Unrelated individuals | 15.0 | 16.4 | 18.6 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Living alone | 9.1 | 10.5 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| 65 years and over | 5.6 | 8.0 | 10.6 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
Region | |||||
| Northeast | 5.3 | 5.7 | 8.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Midwest | 6.5 | 6.9 | 9.6 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| South | 8.1 | 8.7 | 11.9 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| West | 8.7 | 9.2 | 12.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
Educational Attainment | |||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 6.9 | 7.4 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 13.5 | 13.9 | 17.2 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 18.0 | 18.8 | 25.6 | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| 25 years old and over | 5.9 | 6.5 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 13.9 | 15.6 | 21.9 | 19.4 | 19.4 |
| High school graduate, no college | 6.4 | 7.1 | 9.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 5.3 | 5.7 | 7.4 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Work Experience in 2009 | |||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 7.3 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 10.3 | 10.8 | 14.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Did not work | 20.4 | 22.1 | 27.1 | 25.8 | 25.7 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | |||||
| Cash assistance | 21.1 | 23.0 | 36.8 | 34.6 | 34.6 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
31.9 | 33.5 | 53.6 | 50.2 | 50.2 |
| SSI | 16.0 | 18.2 | 29.8 | 28.4 | 28.4 |
| Food stamps | 26.2 | 28.0 | 49.7 | 42.9 | 42.9 |
| Housing assistance | 19.7 | 19.9 | 49.7 | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Energy assistance | 21.1 | 23.9 | 43.1 | 37.6 | 37.5 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 20.1 | 20.7 | 36.9 | 29.2 | 29.2 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
30.1 | 32.7 | 56.5 | 52.9 | 52.9 |
Health Insurance Coverage | |||||
| Covered by: | |||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
1.5 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Medicare | 4.6 | 5.9 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Also Medicaid | 11.8 | 13.7 | 23.5 | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| Medicaid | 19.1 | 20.4 | 33.9 | 28.9 | 28.9 |
| Not covered | 18.3 | 19.2 | 23.9 | 20.9 | 20.9 |
| Number Below Poverty Level | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition 1 | Definition 2 | Definition 3 | Definition 4 | Definition 5 | Definition 6 | Definition 7 | |
| White alone or in combination | |||||||
| Total | 27450 | 50960 | 50960 | 49587 | 51813 | 49751 | 45905 |
Age | |||||||
| Under 18 years | 9422 | 11510 | 11510 | 11043 | 11871 | 10756 | 8758 |
| Related children | 8929 | 10985 | 10985 | 10523 | 11343 | 10241 | 8292 |
| Under 6 years | 3713 | 4305 | 4305 | 4144 | 4453 | 4024 | 3236 |
| 18 to 24 years | 3968 | 4833 | 4833 | 4672 | 4932 | 4747 | 4403 |
| 25 to 44 years | 6992 | 9423 | 9423 | 9084 | 9710 | 9088 | 8007 |
| 45 to 64 years | 5023 | 9826 | 9826 | 9554 | 9921 | 9778 | 9392 |
| 65 years and over | 2045 | 15368 | 15368 | 15233 | 15379 | 15383 | 15345 |
| 65 to 74 years | 1005 | 6939 | 6939 | 6853 | 6949 | 6947 | 6918 |
| 75 years and over | 1040 | 8429 | 8429 | 8380 | 8430 | 8436 | 8427 |
Family Relationship | |||||||
| In families | 18943 | 34590 | 34590 | 33391 | 35316 | 33348 | 29643 |
| Married-couple families | 9216 | 20673 | 20673 | 19940 | 21180 | 19778 | 17619 |
| With related children under 18 | 7295 | 9730 | 9730 | 9219 | 10251 | 8903 | 6810 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 7965 | 11151 | 11151 | 10788 | 11313 | 10829 | 9560 |
| With related children under 18 | 7137 | 8702 | 8702 | 8406 | 8854 | 8354 | 7115 |
| Unrelated individuals | 7976 | 15792 | 15792 | 15625 | 15913 | 15845 | 15775 |
| Living alone | 3342 | 9815 | 9815 | 9744 | 9871 | 9867 | 9829 |
| 65 years and over | 1039 | 6166 | 6166 | 6148 | 6200 | 6196 | 6196 |
Region | |||||||
| Northeast | 3989 | 8300 | 8300 | 8039 | 8295 | 8138 | 7626 |
| Midwest | 5463 | 11373 | 11373 | 10968 | 11508 | 11073 | 10347 |
| South | 10337 | 18801 | 18801 | 18494 | 19288 | 18447 | 16950 |
| West | 7661 | 12486 | 12486 | 12087 | 12722 | 12092 | 10982 |
Educational Attainment | |||||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 18028 | 39449 | 39449 | 38544 | 39942 | 38996 | 37147 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 3968 | 4833 | 4833 | 4672 | 4932 | 4747 | 4403 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 1130 | 1341 | 1341 | 1304 | 1388 | 1320 | 1198 |
| 25 years old and over | 14060 | 34616 | 34616 | 33872 | 35010 | 34249 | 32744 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 4503 | 9194 | 9194 | 9035 | 9386 | 9087 | 8507 |
| High school graduate, no college | 4800 | 13495 | 13495 | 13161 | 13611 | 13330 | 12809 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 3133 | 7709 | 7709 | 7535 | 7757 | 7625 | 7328 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 1624 | 4219 | 4219 | 4140 | 4256 | 4207 | 4101 |
Work Experience in 2009 | |||||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 14968 | 22814 | 22814 | 22087 | 23258 | 22364 | 20661 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 3402 | 4728 | 4728 | 4358 | 4926 | 4431 | 3609 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 1573 | 1896 | 1896 | 1715 | 2043 | 1708 | 1233 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 3098 | 4234 | 4234 | 4049 | 4354 | 4162 | 3721 |
| Did not work | 8469 | 13852 | 13852 | 13680 | 13978 | 13771 | 13332 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | |||||||
| Cash assistance | 4347 | 7308 | 7308 | 7197 | 7435 | 7283 | 6928 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
2190 | 2898 | 2898 | 2876 | 3031 | 2911 | 2687 |
| SSI | 2519 | 4965 | 4965 | 4875 | 5000 | 4948 | 4808 |
| Food stamps | 11733 | 15605 | 15605 | 15337 | 16027 | 15202 | 13380 |
| Housing assistance | 3024 | 4403 | 4403 | 4369 | 4463 | 4338 | 4092 |
| Energy assistance | 3102 | 4920 | 4920 | 4851 | 4995 | 4792 | 4373 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 10157 | 12666 | 12666 | 12257 | 13173 | 11993 | 9702 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
3527 | 5037 | 5037 | 5016 | 5157 | 5029 | 4778 |
Health Insurance Coverage | |||||||
| Covered by: | |||||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
3355 | 7927 | 7927 | 6843 | 7158 | 6860 | 6338 |
| Medicare | 2850 | 18292 | 18292 | 18138 | 18337 | 18312 | 18217 |
| Also Medicaid | 1060 | 3224 | 3224 | 3209 | 3247 | 3238 | 3212 |
| Medicaid | 11904 | 17267 | 17267 | 16973 | 17823 | 16801 | 14823 |
| Not covered | 9269 | 11940 | 11940 | 11842 | 12681 | 11970 | 10680 |
| Number Below Poverty Level | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition 8 | Definition 9 | Definition 10 | Definition 11 | Definition 12 | Definition 13 | |
| White alone or in combination | ||||||
| Total | 46066 | 24925 | 24375 | 24365 | 22696 | 21904 |
Age | ||||||
| Under 18 years | 8748 | 7372 | 7296 | 7292 | 6921 | 6635 |
| Related children | 8281 | 6936 | 6862 | 6858 | 6492 | 6213 |
| Under 6 years | 3230 | 2838 | 2812 | 2811 | 2720 | 2591 |
| 18 to 24 years | 4414 | 3721 | 3698 | 3696 | 3560 | 3469 |
| 25 to 44 years | 8035 | 6134 | 6039 | 6036 | 5708 | 5514 |
| 45 to 64 years | 9482 | 5342 | 5162 | 5161 | 4601 | 4399 |
| 65 years and over | 15387 | 2356 | 2180 | 2180 | 1906 | 1886 |
| 65 to 74 years | 6938 | 1195 | 1098 | 1098 | 916 | 900 |
| 75 years and over | 8449 | 1160 | 1082 | 1082 | 990 | 985 |
Family Relationship | ||||||
| In families | 29741 | 16075 | 15788 | 15779 | 14579 | 14023 |
| Married-couple families | 17697 | 7374 | 7210 | 7205 | 6576 | 6280 |
| With related children under 18 | 6832 | 5217 | 5116 | 5111 | 4740 | 4486 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 9564 | 7087 | 6996 | 6993 | 6540 | 6299 |
| With related children under 18 | 7092 | 6066 | 6034 | 6031 | 5729 | 5498 |
| Unrelated individuals | 15838 | 8404 | 8146 | 8145 | 7684 | 7459 |
| Living alone | 9871 | 3672 | 3511 | 3511 | 3169 | 3068 |
| 65 years and over | 6202 | 1153 | 1060 | 1060 | 948 | 934 |
Region | ||||||
| Northeast | 7612 | 3800 | 3666 | 3665 | 3228 | 3006 |
| Midwest | 10442 | 5060 | 4942 | 4939 | 4656 | 4513 |
| South | 16998 | 9259 | 9094 | 9092 | 8569 | 8303 |
| West | 11014 | 6807 | 6672 | 6669 | 6244 | 6082 |
Educational Attainment | ||||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 37319 | 17553 | 17079 | 17073 | 15775 | 15269 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 4414 | 3721 | 3698 | 3696 | 3560 | 3469 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 1202 | 1034 | 1024 | 1024 | 980 | 945 |
| 25 years old and over | 32904 | 13833 | 13381 | 13376 | 12215 | 11799 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 8542 | 4397 | 4240 | 4239 | 3803 | 3647 |
| High school graduate, no college | 12886 | 4754 | 4578 | 4577 | 4171 | 4016 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 7352 | 3056 | 2964 | 2963 | 2767 | 2669 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 4124 | 1625 | 1598 | 1597 | 1474 | 1467 |
Work Experience in 2009 | ||||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 20788 | 14253 | 13963 | 13959 | 12974 | 12509 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 3668 | 2615 | 2603 | 2603 | 2495 | 2435 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 1253 | 1036 | 1030 | 1030 | 984 | 959 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 3742 | 2830 | 2799 | 2796 | 2673 | 2576 |
| Did not work | 13379 | 8808 | 8561 | 8560 | 7806 | 7498 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | ||||||
| Cash assistance | 6978 | 5721 | 5460 | 5459 | 3884 | 3523 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
2718 | 2365 | 2344 | 2344 | 2001 | 1865 |
| SSI | 4827 | 3854 | 3608 | 3607 | 2207 | 1919 |
| Food stamps | 13399 | 10734 | 10438 | 10438 | 9449 | 8788 |
| Housing assistance | 4093 | 3042 | 2864 | 2864 | 2524 | 2223 |
| Energy assistance | 4386 | 3023 | 2922 | 2922 | 2509 | 2280 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 9727 | 8073 | 7951 | 7951 | 7469 | 7084 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
4796 | 4227 | 4098 | 4098 | 3117 | 2823 |
Health Insurance Coverage | ||||||
| Covered by: | ||||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
6401 | 2409 | 2391 | 2386 | 2248 | 2216 |
| Medicare | 18258 | 3421 | 3039 | 3038 | 2503 | 2460 |
| Also Medicaid | 3217 | 1538 | 1323 | 1323 | 860 | 822 |
| Medicaid | 14856 | 11149 | 10841 | 10840 | 9477 | 8777 |
| Not covered | 10716 | 8257 | 8197 | 8194 | 8069 | 7995 |
| Number Below Poverty Level | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definition 14 | Definition 15 | Definition 14a | Definition 1a | Definition 1b | Definition 1c | |
| White alone or in combination | ||||||
| Total | 19061 | 18265 | 19443 | 27211 | 23720 | 23684 |
Age | ||||||
| Under 18 years | 5362 | 5343 | 5442 | 9027 | 7172 | 7170 |
| Related children | 4967 | 4949 | 5037 | 8550 | 6729 | 6727 |
| Under 6 years | 2142 | 2150 | 2173 | 3573 | 2823 | 2822 |
| 18 to 24 years | 3194 | 3136 | 3237 | 3996 | 3671 | 3667 |
| 25 to 44 years | 4840 | 4849 | 4944 | 6932 | 5954 | 5953 |
| 45 to 64 years | 3971 | 3648 | 4077 | 5176 | 4863 | 4845 |
| 65 years and over | 1695 | 1290 | 1743 | 2080 | 2060 | 2049 |
| 65 to 74 years | 804 | 660 | 837 | 1026 | 1009 | 1005 |
| 75 years and over | 891 | 630 | 907 | 1055 | 1051 | 1044 |
Family Relationship | ||||||
| In families | 11704 | 11328 | 11878 | 18577 | 15207 | 15175 |
| Married-couple families | 5399 | 5233 | 5521 | 8939 | 6957 | 6930 |
| With related children under 18 | 3652 | 3698 | 3756 | 6924 | 5005 | 5004 |
| Female hhlder, no husband present | 4970 | 4780 | 5003 | 7839 | 6727 | 6723 |
| With related children under 18 | 4291 | 4198 | 4324 | 6975 | 5883 | 5879 |
| Unrelated individuals | 6970 | 6551 | 7160 | 8131 | 8060 | 8055 |
| Living alone | 2690 | 2325 | 2690 | 3402 | 3377 | 3373 |
| 65 years and over | 793 | 551 | 793 | 1044 | 1044 | 1044 |
Region | ||||||
| Northeast | 2468 | 2375 | 2558 | 3890 | 3444 | 3435 |
| Midwest | 3865 | 3714 | 3932 | 5445 | 4872 | 4871 |
| South | 7390 | 7006 | 7491 | 10316 | 8926 | 8909 |
| West | 5338 | 5170 | 5463 | 7560 | 6478 | 6469 |
Educational Attainment | ||||||
| Total, 18 years and over | 13699 | 12923 | 14002 | 18184 | 16548 | 16514 |
| 18 to 24 years old | 3194 | 3136 | 3237 | 3996 | 3671 | 3667 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 809 | 793 | 830 | 1131 | 1005 | 1005 |
| 25 years old and over | 10505 | 9787 | 10764 | 14188 | 12876 | 12847 |
| Less than 12th grade, no diploma | 3122 | 2869 | 3216 | 4507 | 3995 | 3995 |
| High school graduate, no college | 3585 | 3298 | 3673 | 4852 | 4399 | 4387 |
| College: Less than bachelor's degree | 2384 | 2281 | 2455 | 3164 | 2913 | 2897 |
| Bachelor's degree or more | 1415 | 1339 | 1421 | 1665 | 1569 | 1568 |
Work Experience in 2009 | ||||||
| Total, 20 to 64 years | 11207 | 10847 | 11446 | 15085 | 13563 | 13544 |
| Worked at full-time jobs | 2142 | 2206 | 2162 | 3400 | 2684 | 2684 |
| 50 to 52 weeks | 827 | 925 | 835 | 1549 | 1079 | 1079 |
| Worked at part-time jobs | 2288 | 2222 | 2326 | 3176 | 2776 | 2766 |
| Did not work | 6777 | 6418 | 6958 | 8509 | 8103 | 8095 |
Program Participation Status of Household Members One or more members received: | ||||||
| Cash assistance | 2585 | 2486 | 2716 | 4342 | 4085 | 4084 |
|
Public assistance or welfare non-SSI |
1338 | 1298 | 1363 | 2184 | 2042 | 2042 |
| SSI | 1418 | 1352 | 1535 | 2510 | 2394 | 2394 |
| Food stamps | 6276 | 6029 | 6447 | 11446 | 9891 | 9886 |
| Housing assistance | 1170 | 1170 | 1183 | 2961 | 2724 | 2724 |
| Energy assistance | 1608 | 1467 | 1662 | 2997 | 2613 | 2611 |
| Free or reduced-price sch. lunch | 5383 | 5317 | 5494 | 9762 | 7746 | 7744 |
|
Household received both food stamps and cash assistance |
1946 | 1857 | 2016 | 3487 | 3266 | 3266 |
Health Insurance Coverage | ||||||
| Covered by: | ||||||
|
Plan related to employment of self or relative |
2080 | 2122 | 2096 | 3314 | 2706 | 2702 |
| Medicare | 2094 | 1696 | 2205 | 2893 | 2857 | 2841 |
| Also Medicaid | 580 | 541 | 626 | 1073 | 1057 | 1057 |
| Medicaid | 6688 | 6515 | 6938 | 11534 | 9853 | 9851 |
| Not covered | 7440 | 7164 | 7494 | 9322 | 8164 | 8150 |