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Poverty Publications
Poverty Publications
Below you can find official publications released by the U.S. Census Bureau related to the measurement of poverty in the United States.
You can also other publications by topics or publications by series, including historical publications from the Census of Population and Housing, 2000 Census and 2010 Census.
To find poverty publications for a specific survey follow the links below:
Publication
Households and Persons Receiving Selected Noncash Benefits: 1984
This report presents data on persons, households, and civilian wage and salary workers receiving benefits other than cash.
Publication
Population Profile of the United States: 1983/84
This report provides statistics on demographic, social, and economic characteristics, including limited information for regions and States.
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Income and Poverty Status of Families and Persons: 1984 (Advance Data)
This report presents advance statistics on money income and poverty status of families and persons, based on the March 1985 Current Population Survey (CPS).
Publication
Technical Paper 55
This report describes procedures for valuing non-cash benefits received by the low-income population of 1984 and estimates the effect of these benefits.
Publication
Child Support and Alimony: 1983
This report presents information on the receipt by women of support payments following divorce and separation.
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Money Income of Households, Families, and Persons in the U.S.: 1983
This report presents data on total income in current and constant dollars and median income of households, families, unrelated individuals, and persons.
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Child Support and Alimony: 1981
This report presents information on child support for women with children present and alimony or maintenance payments agreed to or awarded to women.
Publication
Households and Persons Receiving Selected Noncash Benefits: 1983
This report presents data on persons, households, and civilian wage and salary workers receiving benefits other than cash.
Publication
Characteristics of the Population Below the Poverty Level: 1983
This report provides detailed social and economic statistics for the population below the poverty level based on the March 1984 Current Population Survey (CPS).
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