Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 6418 28.7 40.0 39.9 39.5
Age
15 to 24 years 737 46.3 49.0 49.0 48.1
25 to 44 years 2374 21.9 24.7 24.7 24.4
45 to 54 years 1303 26.0 32.1 32.1 31.4
55 to 64 years 829 25.9 39.9 40.1 40.1
65 years and over 1176 36.2 73.7 73.4 73.2
Region
Northeast 1187 29.9 42.7 42.5 41.8
Midwest 1297 27.9 38.3 38.2 37.1
South 3228 29.3 39.6 39.6 39.5
West 706 25.3 39.9 40.2 40.0
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 6376 28.2 39.6 39.5 39.1
18 to 24 years old 695 43.0 45.9 45.9 44.9
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 120 81.3 83.0 83.0 78.6
25 years old and over 5681 26.4 38.8 38.7 38.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 1299 45.0 67.5 67.4 67.1
High school graduate, no college 1942 28.8 39.6 39.5 39.0
College: Less than bachelor's degree 1418 18.1 28.3 28.4 28.2
Bachelor's degree or more 1023 9.7 15.2 15.2 14.9
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 5098 25.5 30.9 31.0 30.5
Worked at full-time jobs 3463 8.2 8.9 8.9 8.5
50 to 52 weeks 2833 3.8 4.0 4.0 3.7
Worked at part-time jobs 484 34.7 41.3 41.3 39.4
Did not work 1151 73.7 92.9 93.0 93.0
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 475 66.3 94.7 95.0 94.5
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 48 71.7 79.2 79.2 74.5
SSI 433 65.8 96.5 96.8 96.8
Food stamps 541 72.1 87.1 87.1 87.1
Housing assistance 706 56.1 78.8 78.8 78.3
Energy assistance 227 56.3 83.2 83.2 82.2
Food stamps and cash assistance 225 75.7 93.5 93.5 93.5
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 3035 7.8 11.7 11.6 10.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 1471 41.2 80.8 80.5 80.4
Also Medicaid 478 55.9 93.8 93.8 93.8
Medicaid 974 60.8 85.8 85.9 85.9
Not covered by:
Health insurance 1390 44.3 46.5 46.5 46.5
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.7 30.8
Age
15 to 24 years 50.4 50.4 50.4 50.8 47.7
25 to 44 years 25.3 25.3 25.3 25.5 23.3
45 to 54 years 32.3 32.3 32.3 32.6 28.2
55 to 64 years 41.0 41.2 41.1 41.2 29.9
65 years and over 73.5 73.5 73.5 73.8 38.9
Region
Northeast 42.3 42.3 42.3 42.5 31.5
Midwest 38.3 38.3 38.3 39.0 29.6
South 40.7 40.7 40.7 40.8 31.4
West 40.5 40.5 40.5 40.5 29.7
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 40.1 40.1 40.1 40.3 30.4
18 to 24 years old 47.4 47.4 47.4 47.8 44.5
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 81.3 81.3 81.3 83.7 80.2
25 years old and over 39.2 39.2 39.2 39.4 28.7
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 67.8 67.9 67.9 68.3 48.9
High school graduate, no college 40.2 40.2 40.2 40.5 31.6
College: Less than bachelor's degree 28.9 28.9 28.9 28.9 19.8
Bachelor's degree or more 15.2 15.2 15.2 15.2 9.8
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 31.6 31.6 31.6 31.9 27.6
Worked at full-time jobs 9.4 9.4 9.4 9.6 8.7
50 to 52 weeks 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2
Worked at part-time jobs 44.7 44.7 44.7 45.2 38.7
Did not work 93.0 93.1 93.1 93.3 79.8
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 94.5 94.5 94.5 94.9 86.9
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 74.5 74.5 74.5 74.5 71.1
SSI 96.8 96.8 96.8 97.2 88.8
Food stamps 89.3 89.3 89.3 89.9 79.2
Housing assistance 79.2 79.2 79.2 79.5 62.3
Energy assistance 82.6 82.6 82.6 83.3 64.9
Food stamps and cash assistance 93.5 93.5 93.5 94.2 87.2
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 11.4 11.4 11.4 11.4 7.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 80.6 80.7 80.7 81.0 45.6
Also Medicaid 93.8 93.9 93.9 93.9 67.9
Medicaid 87.0 87.0 87.0 87.4 71.4
Not covered by:
Health insurance 48.5 48.5 48.5 48.9 46.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 29.3 29.3 27.8 26.7 24.5
Age
15 to 24 years 47.7 47.7 46.9 45.5 44.0
25 to 44 years 23.1 23.1 21.8 20.9 20.1
45 to 54 years 27.1 27.1 25.4 24.0 22.5
55 to 64 years 27.6 27.6 26.0 23.9 20.0
65 years and over 33.8 33.8 32.0 31.5 26.6
Region
Northeast 28.2 28.2 26.3 24.1 20.8
Midwest 28.7 28.7 27.3 27.0 25.5
South 30.3 30.3 29.3 28.3 26.1
West 27.5 27.5 24.8 22.9 21.6
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 28.8 28.8 27.4 26.2 24.1
18 to 24 years old 44.5 44.5 43.6 42.4 41.2
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 80.2 80.2 78.6 77.4 76.3
25 years old and over 26.9 26.9 25.4 24.3 22.0
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 45.0 45.0 42.7 40.4 35.4
High school graduate, no college 29.7 29.7 27.9 26.8 24.3
College: Less than bachelor's degree 18.8 18.8 17.3 16.6 15.6
Bachelor's degree or more 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.7 9.3
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 26.8 26.8 25.5 24.2 22.6
Worked at full-time jobs 8.7 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.1
50 to 52 weeks 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 3.9
Worked at part-time jobs 38.2 38.2 37.1 34.5 32.6
Did not work 76.6 76.6 71.2 66.9 62.3
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 79.8 79.8 61.2 51.6 39.4
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 71.1 71.1 67.0 56.8 49.2
SSI 81.1 81.1 60.6 50.7 38.3
Food stamps 73.9 73.9 68.4 62.6 48.4
Housing assistance 54.8 54.8 50.5 43.3 25.7
Energy assistance 57.3 57.3 50.0 47.5 38.5
Food stamps and cash assistance 83.9 83.9 70.8 61.5 43.6
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 7.2 7.2 6.9 6.8 6.5
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 38.8 38.8 35.6 34.9 29.5
Also Medicaid 55.9 55.9 46.5 44.3 34.8
Medicaid 65.5 65.5 56.9 49.5 41.1
Not covered by:
Health insurance 46.8 46.8 46.6 46.6 45.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 22.1 25.5 30.0 30.0
Age
15 to 24 years 44.0 44.9 48.4 48.4
25 to 44 years 19.6 21.0 23.0 23.0
45 to 54 years 21.2 23.6 28.1 28.1
55 to 64 years 16.9 20.6 27.1 27.1
65 years and over 17.9 27.8 36.7 36.7
Region
Northeast 18.5 21.8 30.9 30.9
Midwest 24.1 26.3 29.5 29.5
South 23.0 27.2 30.8 30.8
West 20.0 21.9 25.8 25.8
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 21.6 25.0 29.5 29.5
18 to 24 years old 41.2 42.2 45.2 45.2
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 76.3 77.5 81.3 81.3
25 years old and over 19.2 22.9 27.6 27.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 29.8 37.0 46.5 46.5
High school graduate, no college 22.2 25.8 30.7 30.7
College: Less than bachelor's degree 13.5 15.9 18.9 18.9
Bachelor's degree or more 8.1 9.4 10.0 10.0
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 21.6 23.6 27.1 27.1
Worked at full-time jobs 7.9 8.1 9.5 9.5
50 to 52 weeks 3.7 3.9 4.9 4.9
Worked at part-time jobs 30.5 33.7 41.5 41.5
Did not work 59.3 65.8 73.8 73.8
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 34.3 44.2 66.3 66.3
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 48.7 50.5 71.7 71.7
SSI 32.7 43.4 65.8 65.8
Food stamps 40.6 52.4 74.7 74.7
Housing assistance 25.7 26.6 57.6 57.6
Energy assistance 25.4 42.1 59.9 59.9
Food stamps and cash assistance 34.1 46.9 75.7 75.7
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 5.9 6.7 8.9 8.9
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 21.5 31.8 41.6 41.6
Also Medicaid 25.6 38.9 56.5 56.5
Medicaid 36.0 45.8 62.2 62.2
Not covered by:
Health insurance 44.0 45.4 46.6 46.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 1840 2564 2561 2535 2597 2599 2598 2613 1980
Age
15 to 24 years 341 361 361 354 371 371 371 374 351
25 to 44 years 520 587 587 579 600 600 599 604 554
45 to 54 years 339 418 418 409 421 421 421 425 368
55 to 64 years 215 331 333 333 340 341 341 341 248
65 years and over 426 867 862 861 864 865 865 868 458
Region
Northeast 355 507 504 496 502 502 502 505 374
Midwest 362 496 495 482 497 497 497 506 383
South 944 1279 1279 1274 1312 1314 1313 1315 1013
West 178 282 284 283 286 286 286 286 209
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 1798 2522 2519 2493 2555 2557 2556 2571 1937
18 to 24 years old 299 319 319 312 329 329 329 332 309
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 97 99 99 94 97 97 97 100 96
25 years old and over 1499 2203 2200 2181 2226 2228 2227 2239 1628
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 585 877 875 871 881 882 881 887 635
High school graduate, no college 558 770 767 758 780 780 780 786 613
College: Less than bachelor's degree 257 401 403 399 409 410 410 410 280
Bachelor's degree or more 99 155 155 153 155 155 155 155 100
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 1300 1577 1578 1555 1612 1614 1612 1624 1407
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 284 307 307 294 325 325 324 332 301
50 to 52 weeks 108 114 114 105 121 121 121 123 119
Worked at part-time jobs 168 200 200 191 216 216 216 219 187
Did not work 848 1069 1071 1071 1071 1072 1072 1074 919
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 315 450 451 449 449 449 449 451 413
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 35 38 38 36 36 36 36 36 34
SSI 285 418 420 420 420 420 420 421 385
Food stamps 390 472 472 472 483 483 483 487 429
Housing assistance 396 557 557 553 559 559 559 561 440
Energy assistance 128 189 189 187 187 187 187 189 147
Food stamps and cash assistance 170 210 210 210 210 210 210 212 196
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 238 356 353 327 345 346 345 346 224
Medicare 607 1189 1184 1183 1186 1187 1187 1191 671
Also Medicaid 268 449 449 449 449 449 449 449 325
Medicaid 592 836 837 837 848 848 848 851 696
Not covered by:
Health insurance 616 646 646 646 675 675 675 680 650
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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
Black alone or in combination
Total 1879 1879 1786 1713 1573 1417 1634 1926 1926
Age
15 to 24 years 351 351 345 335 324 324 331 356 356
25 to 44 years 549 549 518 497 477 466 498 547 547
45 to 54 years 353 353 331 313 293 276 307 366 366
55 to 64 years 228 228 215 198 166 140 171 225 225
65 years and over 397 397 376 370 313 210 327 432 432
Region
Northeast 335 335 312 287 246 220 259 367 367
Midwest 372 372 354 350 331 313 342 383 383
South 978 978 945 915 843 743 879 994 994
West 194 194 175 162 152 141 154 182 182
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 1837 1837 1744 1673 1535 1380 1596 1884 1884
18 to 24 years old 309 309 303 295 287 287 293 314 314
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 96 96 94 93 91 91 93 97 97
25 years old and over 1528 1528 1441 1378 1249 1093 1303 1570 1570
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 585 585 555 525 460 387 480 604 604
High school graduate, no college 577 577 542 520 473 431 501 596 596
College: Less than bachelor's degree 266 266 245 235 221 192 225 268 268
Bachelor's degree or more 99 99 99 99 96 83 97 102 102
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 1367 1367 1299 1234 1155 1102 1202 1380 1380
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (Black 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 301 301 299 297 280 272 281 330 330
50 to 52 weeks 119 119 119 118 110 104 111 138 138
Worked at part-time jobs 185 185 180 167 158 148 163 201 201
Did not work 882 882 820 770 717 682 757 849 849
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 379 379 291 245 187 163 210 315 315
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 34 34 32 27 24 24 24 35 35
SSI 352 352 263 220 166 142 188 285 285
Food stamps 400 400 370 339 262 220 284 404 404
Housing assistance 387 387 357 306 182 182 188 407 407
Energy assistance 130 130 114 108 87 58 96 136 136
Food stamps and cash assistance 189 189 159 138 98 77 105 170 170
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 218 218 209 206 196 178 203 269 269
Medicare 570 570 524 513 434 317 468 612 612
Also Medicaid 268 268 223 212 167 123 186 270 270
Medicaid 638 638 555 482 400 351 446 606 606
Not covered by:
Health insurance 650 650 648 648 631 612 631 648 648
Race Footnotes