Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 109
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
BLACK
ALL INCOME LEVELS
Both Sexes
Total........................... 34,458 27,096 18,523 17,057 9,413
Under 18 years.................... 11,367 9,263 5,466 5,180 52
18 to 24 years.................... 3,715 2,421 1,773 1,499 669
25 to 34 years.................... 5,299 3,825 3,025 2,894 2,493
35 to 44 years.................... 5,499 4,250 3,457 3,289 2,700
45 to 54 years.................... 3,663 2,930 2,489 2,378 1,982
55 to 59 years.................... 1,220 933 705 650 543
60 to 64 years.................... 1,003 822 564 492 422
65 years and over................. 2,691 2,653 1,046 675 552
65 to 74 years................. 1,613 1,589 669 466 363
75 years and over.............. 1,078 1,063 377 209 189
Male
Total............................. 16,076 12,358 8,754 8,127 4,418
Under 18 years.................... 5,779 4,704 2,778 2,648 22
18 to 24 years.................... 1,720 1,060 887 770 325
25 to 34 years.................... 2,389 1,594 1,412 1,349 1,203
35 to 44 years.................... 2,517 1,883 1,556 1,479 1,259
45 to 54 years.................... 1,636 1,294 1,108 1,055 911
55 to 59 years.................... 535 414 305 287 237
60 to 64 years.................... 433 357 237 213 178
65 years and over................. 1,068 1,053 472 327 283
65 to 74 years................. 657 652 314 230 191
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 110
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
75 years and over.............. 411 401 158 97 92
Female
Total..:.......................... 18,382 14,738 9,769 8,930 4,996
Under 18 years.................... 5,588 4,559 2,688 2,532 31
18 to 24 years.................... 1,995 1,361 886 729 344
25 to 34 years.................... 2,910 2,231 1,613 1,545 1,290
35 to 44 years.................... 2,982 2,367 1,901 1,809 1,440
45 to 54 years.................... 2,028 1,636 1,381 1,323 1,071
55 to 59 years.................... 685 520 400 363 306
60 to 64 years.................... 570 465 327 280 245
65 years and over................. 1,623 1,600 574 348 268
65 to 74 years................. 956 937 355 235 172
75 years and over.............. 668 663 218 112 96
Related Children1
Under 18 years.................... 11,193 9,139 5,404 5,124 46
Under 6 years................... 3,666 3,018 1,551 1,479 0
6 to 17 years................... 7,527 6,122 3,852 3,645 46
Residence and Region
United States:
Metropolitan...................... 29,435 23,257 16,209 14,959 8,309
Central city..................... 18,769 14,579 9,506 8,689 4,906
Not central city................. 10,666 8,678 6,703 6,271 3,403
Not metropolitan.................. 5,023 3,839 2,314 2,097 1,105
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 111
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
Northeast.......................... 6,273 4,902 3,097 2,891 1,595
Metropolitan...................... 6,229 4,867 3,070 2,865 1,587
Central city..................... 4,537 3,460 2,022 1,881 1,063
Not central city................. 1,692 1,407 1,048 984 524
Not metropolitan.................. 44 35 26 26 8
Midwest............................ 6,199 5,127 3,405 3,114 1,660
Metropolitan...................... 5,851 4,824 3,229 2,946 1,592
Central city..................... 4,298 3,476 2,144 1,950 1,102
Not central city................. 1,552 1,348 1,086 996 490
Not metropolitan.................. 349 303 176 168 68
South.............................. 19,021 14,650 10,335 9,503 5,304
Metropolitan...................... 14,457 11,207 8,250 7,624 4,288
Central city..................... 8,247 6,303 4,446 4,046 2,292
Not central city................. 6,210 4,904 3,805 3,578 1,996
Not metropolitan.................. 4,564 3,443 2,084 1,878 1,016
West............................ 2,965 2,417 1,686 1,548 854
Metropolitan...................... 2,898 2,359 1,659 1,524 841
Central city..................... 1,686 1,340 894 811 448
Not central city................. 1,212 1,019 765 713 393
Not metropolitan.................. 66 58 28 24 13
Household Relationship
Total.............................. 34,458 27,096 18,523 17,057 9,413
65 years and over................. 2,691 2,653 1,046 675 552
In families......................... 28,962 22,791 15,672 14,604 7,024
Householder...................... 8,408 6,922 5,054 4,701 4,102
Under 65 years.................. 7,492 6,022 4,677 4,429 3,864
65 years and over............... 916 900 377 272 237
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 112
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
14,950 11,547 7,174 6,715 854
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 11,193 9,139 5,404 5,124 46
Under 6 years.................. 3,666 3,018 1,551 1,479 0
6 to 17 years.................. 7,527 6,122 3,852 3,645 46
Own children 18 years and over... 3,756 2,408 1,771 1,591 808
In married-couple families.......... 14,105 11,834 9,960 9,462 4,279
Husbands......................... 3,983 3,480 2,981 2,821 2,234
Under 65 years.................. 3,421 2,920 2,671 2,596 2,050
65 years and over............... 562 560 310 226 184
Wives............................ 3,864 3,291 2,877 2,724 1,677
Under 65 years.................. 3,475 2,905 2,668 2,570 1,593
65 years and over............... 389 387 209 154 85
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 4,556 3,847 3,149 3,056 17
Under 6 years.................. 1,502 1,257 950 922 0
6 to 17 years.................. 3,054 2,590 2,199 2,134 17
Own children 18 years and over... 1,439 1,068 898 814 313
In families with female house-
holder,no spouse present........... 13,218 9,890 4,940 4,479 2,345
Householder...................... 3,926 3,090 1,782 1,627 1,616
Under 65 years.................. 3,580 2,756 1,696 1,569 1,560
65 years and over............... 345 334 86 58 55
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 6,157 4,951 2,023 1,866 26
Under 6 years.................. 1,962 1,611 519 483 0
6 to 17 years.................. 4,196 3,340 1,504 1,383 26
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 113
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
Own children 18 years and over... 2,144 1,251 809 723 468
In unrelated subfamilies............ 180 162 82 82 37
Under 18 years.................. 103 93 45 45 0
Under 6 years.................. 40 32 4 4 0
6 to 17 years.................. 63 61 41 41 0
18 years and over............... 77 68 37 37 37
Unrelated individuals.............. 5,316 4,144 2,768 2,371 2,352
Male............................. 2,721 2,031 1,455 1,286 1,278
Under 65 years.................. 2,382 1,701 1,335 1,213 1,205
Living alone................... 1,331 1,047 804 731 731
65 years and over............... 339 330 119 73 73
Living alone................... 266 266 94 58 58
Female........................... 2,595 2,113 1,314 1,085 1,074
Under 65 years.................. 1,889 1,412 1,074 966 955
Living alone................... 1,319 1,065 818 759 758
65 years and over............... 706 701 240 119 119
Living alone................... 663 663 229 113 113
Work Experience
Male
Under 16 years.................... 5,110 4,222 2,432 2,321 6
16 to 64 years.................... 9,898 7,083 5,850 5,479 4,128
Worked during the year......... 7,369 5,404 5,060 4,794 3,991
Full time, year-round.......... 5,104 4,097 3,959 3,812 3,418
Not full time, year-round...... 2,265 1,306 1,100 983 573
Did not work................... 2,529 1,680 790 684 137
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 114
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by private health insurance
Own
Empl. Empl.
Total Total Total based based
65 years and over................. 1,068 1,053 472 327 283
Worked during the year......... 171 169 109 69 65
Full time, year-round.......... 67 64 53 37 37
Not full time, year-round...... 105 105 55 32 28
Did not work................... 897 884 363 258 219
Female
Under 16 years.................... 4,968 4,075 2,368 2,264 15
16 to 64 years.................... 11,790 9,063 6,827 6,318 4,712
Worked during the year......... 8,501 6,687 5,820 5,480 4,489
Full time, year-round.......... 5,267 4,358 4,178 4,034 3,656
Not full time, year-round...... 3,233 2,329 1,642 1,446 832
Did not work................... 3,290 2,376 1,007 838 224
65 years and over................. 1,623 1,600 574 348 268
Worked during the year......... 191 185 109 79 64
Full time, year-round.......... 45 40 32 26 26
Not full time, year-round...... 145 145 77 53 38
Did not work................... 1,433 1,415 464 269 204
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 115
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
BLACK
ALL INCOME LEVELS
Both Sexes
Total........................... 11,107 7,703 1,027 3,573 1,122
Under 18 years.................... 4,502 4,177 546 157 12
18 to 24 years.................... 830 721 132 45 4
25 to 34 years.................... 980 782 89 56 2
35 to 44 years.................... 997 722 79 218 27
45 to 54 years.................... 601 388 61 196 52
55 to 59 years.................... 279 162 11 152 18
60 to 64 years.................... 342 177 22 187 42
65 years and over................. 2,575 574 88 2,563 965
65 to 74 years................. 1,533 293 54 1,522 611
75 years and over.............. 1,042 281 34 1,041 355
Male
Total............................. 4,802 3,124 456 1,524 506
Under 18 years.................... 2,324 2,129 299 82 5
18 to 24 years.................... 233 174 38 10 4
25 to 34 years.................... 266 156 31 44 2
35 to 44 years.................... 415 238 24 134 20
45 to 54 years.................... 266 140 26 96 27
55 to 59 years.................... 138 63 6 70 12
60 to 64 years.................... 153 71 5 92 12
65 years and over................. 1,008 153 28 996 424
65 to 74 years................. 624 77 19 613 284
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 116
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
75 years and over.............. 384 76 9 383 140
Female
Total..:.......................... 6,305 4,579 571 2,049 616
Under 18 years.................... 2,179 2,048 247 75 6
18 to 24 years.................... 598 547 95 36 0
25 to 34 years.................... 714 626 58 12 0
35 to 44 years.................... 582 484 55 84 7
45 to 54 years.................... 335 248 35 100 25
55 to 59 years.................... 141 99 5 82 6
60 to 64 years.................... 189 107 17 94 31
65 years and over................. 1,568 420 60 1,567 542
65 to 74 years................. 909 216 35 909 327
75 years and over.............. 659 205 25 658 214
Related Children1
Under 18 years.................... 4,436 4,111 541 154 12
Under 6 years................... 1,695 1,602 198 64 6
6 to 17 years................... 2,741 2,509 343 91 6
Residence and Region
United States:
Metropolitan...................... 9,252 6,328 885 2,972 994
Central city..................... 6,464 4,598 577 2,149 688
Not central city................. 2,788 1,730 308 822 306
Not metropolitan.................. 1,855 1,375 142 602 129
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 117
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
Northeast.......................... 2,205 1,716 175 682 224
Metropolitan...................... 2,192 1,703 171 679 224
Central city..................... 1,747 1,389 144 504 165
Not central city................. 445 314 27 175 60
Not metropolitan.................. 13 13 4 3 0
Midwest............................ 2,178 1,550 186 672 256
Metropolitan...................... 2,032 1,465 176 624 243
Central city..................... 1,638 1,198 109 525 193
Not central city................. 394 268 66 99 51
Not metropolitan.................. 146 85 10 49 12
South.............................. 5,761 3,840 583 1,924 575
Metropolitan...................... 4,101 2,591 460 1,379 459
Central city..................... 2,544 1,657 298 932 304
Not central city................. 1,558 935 162 448 156
Not metropolitan.................. 1,660 1,249 122 545 116
West............................ 963 597 83 295 67
Metropolitan...................... 927 569 78 290 67
Central city..................... 535 355 26 188 27
Not central city................. 391 214 52 102 40
Not metropolitan.................. 36 28 5 5 0
Household Relationship
Total.............................. 11,107 7,703 1,027 3,573 1,122
65 years and over................. 2,575 574 88 2,563 965
In families......................... 9,169 6,715 942 2,260 743
Householder...................... 2,622 1,508 225 1,145 427
Under 65 years.................. 1,744 1,342 189 268 73
65 years and over............... 877 166 36 877 354
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 118
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
5,188 4,719 635 304 16
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 4,436 4,111 541 154 12
Under 6 years.................. 1,695 1,602 198 64 6
6 to 17 years.................. 2,741 2,509 343 91 6
Own children 18 years and over... 751 608 94 150 5
In married-couple families.......... 3,209 1,452 415 1,225 549
Husbands......................... 992 208 60 624 320
Under 65 years.................. 456 152 38 91 37
65 years and over............... 535 56 22 533 284
Wives............................ 804 220 58 442 221
Under 65 years.................. 436 172 44 74 31
65 years and over............... 368 48 14 368 190
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 1,077 826 242 29 8
Under 6 years.................. 424 340 86 14 6
6 to 17 years.................. 653 486 155 15 3
Own children 18 years and over... 241 167 53 55 0
In families with female house-
holder,no spouse present........... 5,603 5,046 499 886 151
Householder...................... 1,551 1,243 151 481 102
Under 65 years.................. 1,220 1,138 134 150 19
65 years and over............... 331 105 17 331 83
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 3,237 3,180 289 124 3
Under 6 years.................. 1,202 1,193 110 50 0
6 to 17 years.................. 2,035 1,987 180 75 3
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 119
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
Own children 18 years and over... 486 426 41 92 5
In unrelated subfamilies............ 89 89 10 2 0
Under 18 years.................. 53 53 5 0 0
Under 6 years.................. 28 28 0 0 0
6 to 17 years.................. 25 25 5 0 0
18 years and over............... 36 36 5 2 0
Unrelated individuals.............. 1,849 899 75 1,311 379
Male............................. 772 362 40 490 129
Under 65 years.................. 460 299 37 184 28
Living alone................... 303 216 23 128 21
65 years and over............... 312 63 3 306 102
Living alone................... 264 44 3 257 91
Female........................... 1,077 537 35 820 250
Under 65 years.................. 381 313 17 125 16
Living alone................... 276 224 8 102 16
65 years and over............... 695 224 19 695 234
Living alone................... 658 214 19 658 223
Work Experience
Male
Under 16 years.................... 2,126 1,959 260 79 5
16 to 64 years.................... 1,668 1,011 168 450 77
Worked during the year......... 625 261 98 52 19
Full time, year-round.......... 338 77 54 27 11
Not full time, year-round...... 287 184 44 25 8
Did not work................... 1,044 750 70 398 58
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 120
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicaid Covered by Medicare
Also cov. Also cov.
by priv. by priv.
Total Total ins. Total ins.
65 years and over................. 1,008 153 28 996 424
Worked during the year......... 136 3 0 136 76
Full time, year-round.......... 42 3 0 42 32
Not full time, year-round...... 94 0 0 94 44
Did not work................... 872 151 28 860 348
Female
Under 16 years.................... 1,998 1,881 236 72 6
16 to 64 years.................... 2,739 2,277 275 410 68
Worked during the year......... 1,237 974 200 68 16
Full time, year-round.......... 380 214 80 20 16
Not full time, year-round...... 857 760 120 48 0
Did not work................... 1,502 1,303 75 342 52
65 years and over................. 1,568 420 60 1,567 542
Worked during the year......... 169 20 12 169 93
Full time, year-round.......... 29 5 5 29 22
Not full time, year-round...... 140 15 7 140 72
Did not work................... 1,399 401 48 1,399 448
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 121
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
BLACK
ALL INCOME LEVELS
Both Sexes
Total........................... 1,139 1,098 7,362
Under 18 years.................... 106 299 2,105
18 to 24 years.................... 32 100 1,294
25 to 34 years.................... 44 196 1,474
35 to 44 years.................... 123 189 1,249
45 to 54 years.................... 96 124 733
55 to 59 years.................... 90 60 287
60 to 64 years.................... 75 64 182
65 years and over................. 574 66 38
65 to 74 years................. 293 47 23
75 years and over.............. 281 19 15
Male
Total............................. 423 650 3,718
Under 18 years.................... 57 186 1,075
18 to 24 years.................... 6 54 660
25 to 34 years.................... 33 103 795
35 to 44 years.................... 66 111 634
45 to 54 years.................... 35 75 342
55 to 59 years.................... 34 40 121
60 to 64 years.................... 40 34 76
65 years and over................. 153 47 15
65 to 74 years................. 77 32 5
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 122
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
75 years and over.............. 76 15 10
Female
Total..:.......................... 716 448 3,644
Under 18 years.................... 49 113 1,029
18 to 24 years.................... 26 45 634
25 to 34 years.................... 11 93 679
35 to 44 years.................... 58 78 615
45 to 54 years.................... 61 50 392
55 to 59 years.................... 56 21 166
60 to 64 years.................... 34 30 106
65 years and over................. 420 18 24
65 to 74 years................. 216 14 18
75 years and over.............. 205 4 5
Related Children1
Under 18 years.................... 103 299 2,054
Under 6 years................... 45 83 649
6 to 17 years................... 59 216 1,405
Residence and Region
United States:
Metropolitan...................... 859 931 6,178
Central city..................... 657 453 4,190
Not central city................. 202 478 1,988
Not metropolitan.................. 280 168 1,184
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 123
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
Northeast.......................... 221 58 1,371
Metropolitan...................... 218 58 1,362
Central city..................... 171 48 1,078
Not central city................. 48 10 285
Not metropolitan.................. 3 0 9
Midwest............................ 154 135 1,072
Metropolitan...................... 138 107 1,027
Central city..................... 117 52 822
Not central city................. 20 54 204
Not metropolitan.................. 16 29 46
South.............................. 666 724 4,371
Metropolitan...................... 408 590 3,249
Central city..................... 301 281 1,943
Not central city................. 107 309 1,306
Not metropolitan.................. 258 134 1,122
West............................ 97 181 548
Metropolitan...................... 95 176 539
Central city..................... 68 71 346
Not central city................. 26 105 193
Not metropolitan.................. 2 5 9
Household Relationship
Total.............................. 1,139 1,098 7,362
65 years and over................. 574 66 38
In families......................... 661 951 6,171
Householder...................... 296 301 1,486
Under 65 years.................. 130 284 1,471
65 years and over............... 166 17 16
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 124
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
181 377 3,402
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 103 299 2,054
Under 6 years.................. 45 83 649
6 to 17 years.................. 59 216 1,405
Own children 18 years and over... 78 78 1,348
In married-couple families.......... 200 798 2,271
Husbands......................... 81 265 503
Under 65 years.................. 25 250 501
65 years and over............... 56 15 2
Wives............................ 69 234 573
Under 65 years.................. 21 222 570
65 years and over............... 48 12 2
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 10 250 709
Under 6 years.................. 3 79 245
6 to 17 years.................. 7 171 464
Own children 18 years and over... 26 45 370
In families with female house-
holder,no spouse present........... 420 116 3,328
Householder...................... 198 36 835
Under 65 years.................. 94 33 824
65 years and over............... 105 3 11
Related children1/
Under 18 years.................. 93 32 1,207
Under 6 years.................. 41 3 351
6 to 17 years.................. 51 29 856
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 125
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
Own children 18 years and over... 52 26 892
In unrelated subfamilies............ 2 0 19
Under 18 years.................. 0 0 10
Under 6 years.................. 0 0 8
6 to 17 years.................. 0 0 2
18 years and over............... 2 0 9
Unrelated individuals.............. 476 147 1,172
Male............................. 162 106 690
Under 65 years.................. 99 82 681
Living alone................... 74 38 285
65 years and over............... 63 24 9
Living alone................... 44 24 0
Female........................... 314 40 482
Under 65 years.................. 90 37 477
Living alone................... 71 25 253
65 years and over............... 224 3 5
Living alone................... 214 3 0
Work Experience
Male
Under 16 years.................... 53 158 888
16 to 64 years.................... 217 444 2,815
Worked during the year......... 25 341 1,965
Full time, year-round.......... 10 244 1,006
Not full time, year-round...... 15 97 959
Did not work................... 191 103 850
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.
Table 24. Health Insurance Coverage Status and Type of Coverage by Selected Characteristics for All People in Poverty Universe: 1997 126
(Numbers in thousands. Poverty universe: unrelated individuals under age 15 are excluded)
Covered by some type of health
insurance during the year
Covered by government health insurance
Covered by Medicare Not cov.
Cov. by at any
Also cov. mil. rel. time during
by Medicaid hlth. care the year
65 years and over................. 153 47 15
Worked during the year......... 3 5 2
Full time, year-round.......... 3 2 2
Not full time, year-round...... 0 3 0
Did not work................... 151 42 12
Female
Under 16 years.................... 49 102 894
16 to 64 years.................... 247 327 2,727
Worked during the year......... 42 248 1,813
Full time, year-round.......... 5 154 909
Not full time, year-round...... 37 94 905
Did not work................... 205 80 913
65 years and over................. 420 18 24
Worked during the year......... 20 0 6
Full time, year-round.......... 5 0 6
Not full time, year-round...... 15 0 0
Did not work................... 401 18 18
1/In previous years this cell included children in unrelated
subfamilies. This year they were excluded to make the tables
consistent throughout the table package.