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
4,717
644
13.7%
Under 18
856
230
26.9%
Related children under 18
847
221
26.1%
In married-couple families
580
135
23.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
169
86
50.9%
Related children under 6
213
49
23.0%
In married-couple families
169
49
29.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
27
0
0.0%
Related children age 5 to 17
644
172
26.7%
In married-couple families
411
86
20.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
142
86
60.6%
65 years and over
1,277
127
9.9%
Citizen
4,635
635
13.7%
Not a citizen
82
9
11.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
