Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Before taxes
Definition 3
Money income-- plus
Excluding health
capital Definition 1 Definition 2 insurance
gains less plus supplements to
(current government capital wage or salary
Total measure) transfers gains income
(thous.) Def 1 Def 2 Def 3 Def 4
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 1599 23.4 31.6 31.6 31.4
Age
15 to 24 years 282 45.0 48.4 48.4 48.4
25 to 44 years 784 16.7 18.5 18.5 18.4
45 to 54 years 157 17.5 18.8 18.8 17.9
55 to 64 years 166 19.4 30.0 30.0 28.9
65 years and over 209 27.5 69.0 69.0 69.0
Region
Northeast 318 20.8 27.4 27.4 27.4
Midwest 181 35.3 37.0 37.0 37.0
South 291 21.8 25.5 25.5 25.5
West 809 22.4 34.2 34.2 33.8
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 1594 23.2 31.4 31.4 31.2
18 to 24 years old 278 44.1 47.6 47.6 47.6
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 9 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 1317 18.8 28.0 28.0 27.7
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Before taxes
Definition 3
Money income-- plus
Excluding health
capital Definition 1 Definition 2 insurance
gains less plus supplements to
(current government capital wage or salary
Total measure) transfers gains income
(thous.) Def 1 Def 2 Def 3 Def 4
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 156 35.7 65.0 65.0 63.9
High school graduate, no college 184 23.1 40.9 40.9 40.1
College: Less than bachelor's degree 239 19.1 27.8 27.8 27.5
Bachelor's degree or more 738 14.1 17.1 17.1 17.1
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 1351 21.4 24.4 24.4 24.1
Worked at full-time jobs 891 5.8 6.6 6.6 6.4
50 to 52 weeks 746 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Worked at part-time jobs 183 29.5 30.7 30.7 29.5
Did not work 277 66.4 77.6 77.6 77.6
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 64 37.1 97.0 97.0 97.0
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 63 36.6 97.0 97.0 97.0
Food stamps 42 74.3 79.6 79.6 79.6
Housing assistance 83 36.4 75.6 75.6 73.6
Energy assistance 13 67.7 79.6 79.6 79.6
Food stamps and cash assistance 13 86.1 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 793 6.5 8.9 8.9 8.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Before taxes
Definition 3
Money income-- plus
Excluding health
capital Definition 1 Definition 2 insurance
gains less plus supplements to
(current government capital wage or salary
Total measure) transfers gains income
(thous.) Def 1 Def 2 Def 3 Def 4
Medicare 216 28.7 74.0 74.0 74.0
Also Medicaid 69 48.9 97.6 97.6 97.6
Medicaid 119 45.8 85.9 85.9 85.3
Not covered by:
Health insurance 368 45.2 46.1 46.1 46.1
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 8
Definition 4 Definition 6 plus
less Definition 5 plus Definition 7 nonmeans-
Social less Earned less tested
Security Federal Income state government
payroll income Tax income cash
taxes taxes Credit taxes transfers
Def 5 Def 6 Def 7 Def 8 Def 9
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 31.8 31.9 31.9 31.9 25.9
Age
15 to 24 years 49.0 49.0 49.0 49.0 46.9
25 to 44 years 19.1 19.1 19.1 19.1 18.1
45 to 54 years 17.9 17.9 17.9 17.9 16.6
55 to 64 years 28.9 28.9 28.9 28.9 23.3
65 years and over 69.0 69.6 69.6 69.6 35.6
Region
Northeast 28.4 28.4 28.4 28.4 23.3
Midwest 37.0 37.7 37.7 37.7 35.3
South 25.6 25.6 25.6 25.6 21.8
West 34.2 34.2 34.2 34.2 26.2
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 31.6 31.7 31.7 31.7 25.7
18 to 24 years old 48.2 48.2 48.2 48.2 46.1
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 28.1 28.2 28.2 28.2 21.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 8
Definition 4 Definition 6 plus
less Definition 5 plus Definition 7 nonmeans-
Social less Earned less tested
Security Federal Income state government
payroll income Tax income cash
taxes taxes Credit taxes transfers
Def 5 Def 6 Def 7 Def 8 Def 9
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 63.9 63.9 63.9 63.9 45.6
High school graduate, no college 41.0 41.0 41.0 41.0 31.3
College: Less than bachelor's degree 27.7 28.2 28.2 28.2 19.0
Bachelor's degree or more 17.5 17.5 17.5 17.5 14.5
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 24.6 24.6 24.6 24.6 23.0
Worked at full-time jobs 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.5
50 to 52 weeks 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
Worked at part-time jobs 31.1 31.1 31.1 31.1 29.4
Did not work 77.6 77.6 77.6 77.6 72.2
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0 92.4
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0 92.3
Food stamps 79.6 79.6 79.6 79.6 78.7
Housing assistance 73.6 73.6 73.6 73.6 55.2
Energy assistance 79.6 79.6 79.6 79.6 67.7
Food stamps and cash assistance 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 6.2
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 8
Definition 4 Definition 6 plus
less Definition 5 plus Definition 7 nonmeans-
Social less Earned less tested
Security Federal Income state government
payroll income Tax income cash
taxes taxes Credit taxes transfers
Def 5 Def 6 Def 7 Def 8 Def 9
Medicare 74.0 74.6 74.6 74.6 39.4
Also Medicaid 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 81.7
Medicaid 85.4 85.4 85.4 85.4 74.5
Not covered by:
Health insurance 47.2 47.2 47.2 47.2 46.3
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 13
Definition 11 plus
Definition 10 plus other
plus means-tested means-tested
Definition 9 regular-price government Definition 12 government
plus school cash plus noncash
Medicare lunches transfers Medicaid transfers
Def 10 Def 11 Def 12 Def 13 Def 14
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 25.5 25.5 23.1 22.7 21.7
Age
15 to 24 years 46.9 46.9 45.5 45.5 45.5
25 to 44 years 17.8 17.8 16.8 16.8 16.3
45 to 54 years 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.6 16.2
55 to 64 years 23.3 23.3 19.4 19.2 16.5
65 years and over 34.0 34.0 24.0 21.3 17.8
Region
Northeast 23.3 23.3 20.2 18.8 17.7
Midwest 34.5 34.5 34.5 34.5 32.5
South 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.3
West 25.7 25.7 22.1 21.9 21.0
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 25.3 25.3 22.9 22.5 21.5
18 to 24 years old 46.1 46.1 44.7 44.7 44.7
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 20.9 20.9 18.3 17.8 16.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 13
Definition 11 plus
Definition 10 plus other
plus means-tested means-tested
Definition 9 regular-price government Definition 12 government
plus school cash plus noncash
Medicare lunches transfers Medicaid transfers
Def 10 Def 11 Def 12 Def 13 Def 14
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 43.8 43.8 32.6 29.1 24.9
High school graduate, no college 30.2 30.2 22.2 22.2 21.0
College: Less than bachelor's degree 18.7 18.7 18.0 17.9 16.2
Bachelor's degree or more 14.5 14.5 14.3 14.3 13.8
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 22.9 22.9 21.5 21.5 20.9
Worked at full-time jobs 6.3 6.3 6.1 6.1 5.8
50 to 52 weeks 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
Worked at part-time jobs 29.2 29.2 29.2 29.2 29.2
Did not work 72.0 72.0 66.2 66.1 63.9
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 88.1 88.1 27.3 18.6 5.6
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 88.0 88.0 26.7 17.9 4.9
Food stamps 71.4 71.4 63.2 60.5 38.6
Housing assistance 53.2 53.2 32.2 30.4 13.4
Energy assistance 57.6 57.6 45.1 45.1 33.1
Food stamps and cash assistance 94.3 94.3 68.7 60.4 3.6
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 6.2 6.2 5.9 5.9 5.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 13
Definition 11 plus
Definition 10 plus other
plus means-tested means-tested
Definition 9 regular-price government Definition 12 government
plus school cash plus noncash
Medicare lunches transfers Medicaid transfers
Def 10 Def 11 Def 12 Def 13 Def 14
Medicare 36.7 36.7 24.4 21.8 17.7
Also Medicaid 74.2 74.2 35.8 27.8 17.3
Medicaid 70.1 70.1 37.5 32.6 25.5
Not covered by:
Health insurance 46.3 46.3 46.3 46.3 44.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 14
plus
net Money
imputed Definition 14 Income Money
return less after Taxes Income
on equity medical not including after
in own home programs EITC Taxes
Def 15 Def 16 Def 17 Def 18
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 21.1 22.3 24.0 24.0
Age
15 to 24 years 45.7 45.5 46.0 46.0
25 to 44 years 16.7 16.5 17.5 17.5
45 to 54 years 16.2 16.2 17.5 17.5
55 to 64 years 16.1 16.5 19.4 19.4
65 years and over 12.0 22.1 27.5 27.5
Region
Northeast 17.8 20.3 21.5 21.5
Midwest 33.0 33.2 35.3 35.3
South 21.0 21.3 21.8 21.8
West 19.7 21.1 23.3 23.3
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 20.9 22.1 23.8 23.8
18 to 24 years old 44.8 44.7 45.1 45.1
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 15.8 17.4 19.3 19.3
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 14
plus
net Money
imputed Definition 14 Income Money
return less after Taxes Income
on equity medical not including after
in own home programs EITC Taxes
Def 15 Def 16 Def 17 Def 18
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 22.6 30.6 35.7 35.7
High school graduate, no college 19.9 21.8 24.1 24.1
College: Less than bachelor's degree 17.2 16.2 19.3 19.3
Bachelor's degree or more 12.9 13.8 14.7 14.7
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 21.0 21.0 22.1 22.1
Worked at full-time jobs 6.1 6.0 6.7 6.7
50 to 52 weeks 2.0 1.8 2.3 2.3
Worked at part-time jobs 29.1 29.2 30.4 30.4
Did not work 63.7 63.9 66.4 66.4
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 5.6 18.7 37.1 37.1
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 4.9 18.1 36.6 36.6
Food stamps 38.4 41.9 80.8 80.8
Housing assistance 13.4 13.4 36.4 36.4
Energy assistance 32.2 43.2 88.1 88.1
Food stamps and cash assistance 3.6 3.6 86.1 86.1
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 5.7 6.1 7.0 7.0
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
After taxes
Definition 14
plus
net Money
imputed Definition 14 Income Money
return less after Taxes Income
on equity medical not including after
in own home programs EITC Taxes
Def 15 Def 16 Def 17 Def 18
Medicare 13.0 22.4 28.7 28.7
Also Medicaid 13.6 32.0 48.9 48.9
Medicaid 23.3 34.0 45.8 45.8
Not covered by:
Health insurance 44.7 44.6 46.3 46.3
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Defin 1 Defin 2 Defin 3 Defin 4 Defin 5 Defin 6 Defin 7 Defin 8 Defin 9
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 375 505 505 502 509 510 510 510 413
Age
15 to 24 years 127 137 137 137 138 138 138 138 132
25 to 44 years 131 145 145 144 150 150 150 150 142
45 to 54 years 27 30 30 28 28 28 28 28 26
55 to 64 years 32 50 50 48 48 48 48 48 39
65 years and over 58 145 145 145 145 146 146 146 75
Region
Northeast 66 87 87 87 90 90 90 90 74
Midwest 64 67 67 67 67 68 68 68 64
South 64 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 64
West 181 277 277 273 277 277 277 277 212
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 370 501 501 497 504 506 506 506 409
18 to 24 years old 122 132 132 132 134 134 134 134 128
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
25 years old and over 248 369 369 365 370 372 372 372 281
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 56 101 101 99 99 99 99 99 71
High school graduate, no college 43 75 75 74 75 75 75 75 58
College: Less than bachelor's degree 46 67 67 66 66 68 68 68 45
Bachelor's degree or more 104 126 126 126 129 129 129 129 107
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 289 329 329 325 333 333 333 333 311
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Defin 1 Defin 2 Defin 3 Defin 4 Defin 5 Defin 6 Defin 7 Defin 8 Defin 9
Worked at full-time jobs 52 58 58 57 61 61 61 61 58
50 to 52 weeks 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Worked at part-time jobs 54 56 56 54 57 57 57 57 54
Did not work 184 215 215 215 215 215 215 215 200
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 24 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 59
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 23 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 58
Food stamps 31 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
Housing assistance 30 63 63 61 61 61 61 61 46
Energy assistance 9 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 9
Food stamps and cash assistance 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 51 70 70 66 68 68 68 68 49
Medicare 62 160 160 160 160 161 161 161 85
Also Medicaid 34 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 57
Medicaid 55 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 89
Not covered by:
Health insurance 166 170 170 170 174 174 174 174 170
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Defin 10 Defin 11 Defin 12 Defin 13 Defin 14 Defin 15 Defin 16 Defin 17 Defin 18
BELOW POVERTY LEVEL
Asian alone or in combination
Total 408 408 369 363 347 337 357 384 384
Age
15 to 24 years 132 132 128 128 128 129 128 130 130
25 to 44 years 139 139 132 132 128 131 129 137 137
45 to 54 years 26 26 26 26 25 25 25 27 27
55 to 64 years 39 39 32 32 27 27 27 32 32
65 years and over 71 71 50 45 37 25 46 58 58
Region
Northeast 74 74 64 60 56 57 65 68 68
Midwest 62 62 62 62 59 60 60 64 64
South 63 63 63 63 62 61 62 64 64
West 208 208 179 177 170 159 170 189 189
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 403 403 364 359 342 332 353 380 380
18 to 24 years old 128 128 124 124 124 124 124 125 125
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
25 years old and over 275 275 240 234 218 208 229 255 255
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 68 68 51 45 39 35 48 56 56
High school graduate, no college 56 56 41 41 39 37 40 44 44
College: Less than bachelor's degree 45 45 43 43 39 41 39 46 46
Bachelor's degree or more 107 107 106 106 102 95 102 109 109
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 309 309 291 291 282 284 283 299 299
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone or in combination)
[Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2005 Annual Social and Economic Supplement.
Based on the June 2006 weighting correction, 2003 AHS match, and revised tax model. Numbers in thousands.]
Defin 10 Defin 11 Defin 12 Defin 13 Defin 14 Defin 15 Defin 16 Defin 17 Defin 18
Worked at full-time jobs 56 56 54 54 52 55 53 60 60
50 to 52 weeks 13 13 13 13 13 15 13 17 17
Worked at part-time jobs 53 53 53 53 53 53 53 56 56
Did not work 199 199 183 183 177 176 177 184 184
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 56 56 17 12 4 4 12 24 24
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 56 56 17 11 3 3 11 23 23
Food stamps 30 30 27 25 16 16 18 34 34
Housing assistance 44 44 27 25 11 11 11 30 30
Energy assistance 8 8 6 6 4 4 6 12 12
Food stamps and cash assistance 13 13 9 8 0 0 0 12 12
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 49 49 47 46 46 45 48 55 55
Medicare 79 79 53 47 38 28 49 62 62
Also Medicaid 52 52 25 19 12 9 22 34 34
Medicaid 84 84 45 39 30 28 41 55 55
Not covered by:
Health insurance 170 170 170 170 164 164 164 170 170
Race Footnotes