Benton 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
1,923
466
24.2%
Under 18
582
203
34.9%
Related children under 18
575
196
34.1%
In married-couple families
326
50
15.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
210
146
69.5%
Related children under 6
159
60
37.7%
In married-couple families
86
13
15.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
60
47
78.3%
Related children age 5 to 17
446
143
32.1%
In married-couple families
252
37
14.7%
In female-householder families, no husband present
164
106
64.6%
65 years and over
230
60
26.1%
Citizen
1,898
459
24.2%
Not a citizen
25
7
28.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
