
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 1472 23.6 32.2 32.2 32.0
Age
15 to 24 years 244 47.7 51.6 51.6 51.6
25 to 44 years 713 16.5 18.5 18.5 18.4
45 to 54 years 150 15.7 17.1 17.1 16.1
55 to 64 years 162 19.8 29.9 29.9 28.9
65 years and over 203 28.0 70.0 70.0 70.0
Region
Northeast 302 19.9 26.9 26.9 26.9
Midwest 166 35.2 37.1 37.1 37.1
South 267 22.4 26.0 26.0 26.0
West 737 22.9 35.6 35.6 35.1
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 1469 23.4 32.1 32.1 31.8
18 to 24 years old 241 47.0 51.0 51.0 51.0
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 9 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 1228 18.8 28.4 28.4 28.1
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 152 35.3 65.4 65.4 64.3
High school graduate, no college 167 20.6 39.6 39.6 38.8
College: Less than bachelor's degree 219 18.4 27.3 27.3 26.9
Bachelor's degree or more 690 14.8 17.9 17.9 17.9
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 1238 21.5 24.6 24.6 24.3
Worked at full-time jobs 819 5.7 6.5 6.5 6.3
50 to 52 weeks 684 1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
Worked at part-time jobs 160 31.4 32.8 32.8 31.4
Did not work 258 65.6 77.1 77.1 77.1
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 62 36.7 96.9 96.9 96.9
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 . . . .
SSI 62 36.7 96.9 96.9 96.9
Food stamps 34 81.0 85.5 85.5 85.5
Housing assistance 76 35.0 75.7 75.7 73.5
Energy assistance 10 57.5 73.2 73.2 73.2
Food stamps and cash assistance 12 90.5 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 731 6.5 9.1 9.1 8.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 208 28.7 74.7 74.7 74.7
Also Medicaid 67 49.6 97.5 97.5 97.5
Medicaid 112 44.9 86.2 86.2 85.5
Not covered by:
Health insurance 336 46.4 47.3 47.3 47.3
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 32.5 32.5 32.5 32.5 26.1
Age
15 to 24 years 52.3 52.3 52.3 52.3 49.9
25 to 44 years 19.2 19.2 19.2 19.2 18.1
45 to 54 years 16.1 16.1 16.1 16.1 14.7
55 to 64 years 28.9 28.9 28.9 28.9 23.9
65 years and over 70.0 70.7 70.7 70.7 36.0
Region
Northeast 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 22.5
Midwest 37.1 37.8 37.8 37.8 35.2
South 26.1 26.1 26.1 26.1 22.4
West 35.6 35.6 35.6 35.6 27.0
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 32.3 32.4 32.4 32.4 26.0
18 to 24 years old 51.7 51.7 51.7 51.7 49.3
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 28.5 28.6 28.6 28.6 21.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 64.3 64.3 64.3 64.3 45.4
High school graduate, no college 39.8 39.8 39.8 39.8 29.2
College: Less than bachelor's degree 27.1 27.7 27.7 27.7 18.2
Bachelor's degree or more 18.4 18.4 18.4 18.4 15.3
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 24.9 24.9 24.9 24.9 23.3
Worked at full-time jobs 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.4
50 to 52 weeks 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8
Worked at part-time jobs 33.3 33.3 33.3 33.3 31.3
Did not work 77.1 77.1 77.1 77.1 71.8
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 96.9 96.9 96.9 96.9 92.2
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI . . . . .
SSI 96.9 96.9 96.9 96.9 92.2
Food stamps 85.5 85.5 85.5 85.5 84.4
Housing assistance 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.5 54.5
Energy assistance 73.2 73.2 73.2 73.2 57.5
Food stamps and cash assistance 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 6.2
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 74.7 75.3 75.3 75.3 39.5
Also Medicaid 97.5 97.5 97.5 97.5 82.5
Medicaid 85.6 85.6 85.6 85.6 74.8
Not covered by:
Health insurance 48.6 48.6 48.6 48.6 47.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 25.8 25.8 23.2 22.8 21.7
Age
15 to 24 years 49.9 49.9 48.3 48.3 48.3
25 to 44 years 17.9 17.9 16.8 16.8 16.3
45 to 54 years 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.6
55 to 64 years 23.9 23.9 19.8 19.6 16.9
65 years and over 34.3 34.3 24.4 21.6 18.0
Region
Northeast 22.5 22.5 19.3 17.8 16.6
Midwest 34.4 34.4 34.4 34.4 32.1
South 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 21.8
West 26.5 26.5 22.6 22.4 21.5
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 25.6 25.6 23.1 22.6 21.6
18 to 24 years old 49.3 49.3 47.7 47.7 47.7
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 21.0 21.0 18.2 17.7 16.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 43.6 43.6 32.2 28.5 24.3
High school graduate, no college 27.9 27.9 19.6 19.6 18.3
College: Less than bachelor's degree 18.2 18.2 17.4 17.2 15.6
Bachelor's degree or more 15.2 15.2 15.1 15.1 14.5
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 23.1 23.1 21.7 21.7 21.0
Worked at full-time jobs 6.3 6.3 6.0 6.0 5.7
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 31.1
Did not work 71.8 71.8 65.6 65.4 63.2
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 87.8 87.8 26.6 17.7 5.0
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI . . . . .
SSI 87.8 87.8 26.6 17.7 5.0
Food stamps 77.0 77.0 69.0 65.7 39.5
Housing assistance 53.2 53.2 31.1 29.2 11.1
Energy assistance 44.3 44.3 27.9 27.9 12.1
Food stamps and cash assistance 93.5 93.5 70.8 61.3 0.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 6.2 6.2 5.9 5.8 5.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 37.0 37.0 24.5 21.8 17.5
Also Medicaid 75.7 75.7 37.0 28.7 17.9
Medicaid 70.7 70.7 36.6 31.3 24.1
Not covered by:
Health insurance 47.6 47.6 47.6 47.6 45.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 21.0 22.4 24.1 24.1
Age
15 to 24 years 48.3 48.3 48.3 48.3
25 to 44 years 16.5 16.5 17.5 17.5
45 to 54 years 14.6 14.6 15.7 15.7
55 to 64 years 16.5 16.9 19.8 19.8
65 years and over 12.0 22.4 28.0 28.0
Region
Northeast 16.7 19.4 20.6 20.6
Midwest 32.1 32.9 35.2 35.2
South 21.5 21.8 22.4 22.4
West 20.0 21.5 23.7 23.7
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 20.8 22.3 24.0 24.0
18 to 24 years old 47.7 47.7 47.7 47.7
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 15.5 17.3 19.3 19.3
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 21.9 30.1 35.3 35.3
High school graduate, no college 17.1 19.1 21.7 21.7
College: Less than bachelor's degree 16.3 15.6 18.5 18.5
Bachelor's degree or more 13.5 14.5 15.5 15.5
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 21.1 21.1 22.2 22.2
Worked at full-time jobs 5.9 5.9 6.5 6.5
50 to 52 weeks 1.9 1.8 2.2 2.2
Worked at part-time jobs 30.8 31.1 32.4 32.4
Did not work 63.1 63.2 65.6 65.6
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 5.0 18.4 36.7 36.7
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI . . . .
SSI 5.0 18.4 36.7 36.7
Food stamps 39.5 43.5 89.2 89.2
Housing assistance 11.1 11.1 35.0 35.0
Energy assistance 12.1 25.3 84.3 84.3
Food stamps and cash assistance 0.0 0.0 90.5 90.5
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 5.6 6.1 6.9 6.9
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 12.6 22.4 28.7 28.7
Also Medicaid 14.1 33.1 49.6 49.6
Medicaid 21.8 33.2 44.9 44.9
Not covered by:
Health insurance 45.9 45.8 47.6 47.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 347 475 475 471 478 479 479 479 385
Age
15 to 24 years 116 126 126 126 128 128 128 128 122
25 to 44 years 118 132 132 131 137 137 137 137 129
45 to 54 years 23 26 26 24 24 24 24 24 22
55 to 64 years 32 49 49 47 47 47 47 47 39
65 years and over 57 142 142 142 142 143 143 143 73
Region
Northeast 60 81 81 81 84 84 84 84 68
Midwest 58 61 61 61 61 63 63 63 58
South 60 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 60
West 169 263 263 259 262 262 262 262 199
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 344 472 472 468 475 476 476 476 382
18 to 24 years old 114 123 123 123 125 125 125 125 119
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
25 years old and over 230 349 349 345 350 352 352 352 263
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 54 99 99 97 97 97 97 97 69
High school graduate, no college 35 66 66 65 67 67 67 67 49
College: Less than bachelor's degree 40 60 60 59 59 61 61 61 40
Bachelor's degree or more 102 124 124 124 127 127 127 127 105
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 266 305 305 301 308 308 308 308 288
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 47 53 53 52 56 56 56 56 53
50 to 52 weeks 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Worked at part-time jobs 50 53 53 50 53 53 53 53 50
Did not work 169 199 199 199 199 199 199 199 185
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 23 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 57
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 23 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 57
Food stamps 27 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 28
Housing assistance 27 58 58 56 56 56 56 56 41
Energy assistance 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6
Food stamps and cash assistance 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 48 67 67 63 64 64 64 64 45
Medicare 60 155 155 155 155 156 156 156 82
Also Medicaid 33 66 66 66 66 66 66 66 55
Medicaid 50 96 96 95 96 96 96 96 84
Not covered by:
Health insurance 156 159 159 159 163 163 163 163 160
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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
Total 380 380 342 336 320 309 330 355 355
Age
15 to 24 years 122 122 118 118 118 118 118 118 118
25 to 44 years 127 127 120 120 116 118 117 125 125
45 to 54 years 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 23 23
55 to 64 years 39 39 32 32 27 27 27 32 32
65 years and over 70 70 50 44 37 24 45 57 57
Region
Northeast 68 68 58 54 50 51 59 62 62
Midwest 57 57 57 57 53 53 55 58 58
South 60 60 60 60 58 57 58 60 60
West 195 195 167 165 158 148 159 175 175
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 377 377 339 333 317 306 327 352 352
18 to 24 years old 119 119 115 115 115 115 115 115 115
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
25 years old and over 258 258 224 218 202 191 212 237 237
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 66 66 49 43 37 33 46 54 54
High school graduate, no college 47 47 33 33 31 29 32 36 36
College: Less than bachelor's degree 40 40 38 38 34 36 34 41 41
Bachelor's degree or more 105 105 104 104 100 93 100 107 107
Work Experience in 2004-RS
Total, 20 to 64 years 286 286 268 268 260 261 261 275 275
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004-RS (Asian alone)
[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 51 51 49 49 47 49 48 54 54
50 to 52 weeks 12 12 12 12 12 13 12 15 15
Worked at part-time jobs 50 50 50 50 50 49 50 52 52
Did not work 185 185 169 169 163 163 163 169 169
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 55 55 17 11 3 3 11 23 23
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 55 55 17 11 3 3 11 23 23
Food stamps 26 26 23 22 13 13 15 30 30
Housing assistance 40 40 24 22 8 8 8 27 27
Energy assistance 5 5 3 3 1 1 3 9 9
Food stamps and cash assistance 11 11 8 7 0 0 0 11 11
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 45 45 43 43 42 41 44 50 50
Medicare 77 77 51 45 36 26 47 60 60
Also Medicaid 51 51 25 19 12 9 22 33 33
Medicaid 79 79 41 35 27 24 37 50 50
Not covered by:
Health insurance 160 160 160 160 154 154 154 160 160
Race Footnotes