Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 26.1 32.9 32.9 32.4
Age
15 to 24 years 282 46.4 49.9 49.9 49.4
25 to 44 years 784 18.8 19.7 19.7 19.3
45 to 54 years 157 18.6 18.8 18.8 17.9
55 to 64 years 166 24.4 31.0 31.0 29.9
65 years and over 209 32.6 71.6 71.6 71.6
Region
Northeast 318 22.3 28.4 28.4 28.4
Midwest 181 35.3 38.3 38.3 38.3
South 291 25.6 27.1 27.1 27.1
West 809 25.6 35.6 35.6 34.6
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 1594 25.9 32.7 32.7 32.2
18 to 24 years old 278 45.5 49.1 49.1 48.6
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 9 38.4 38.4 38.4 38.4
25 years old and over 1317 21.7 29.3 29.3 28.8
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 41.6 65.2 65.2 64.2
High school graduate, no college 184 32.3 41.8 41.8 41.0
College: Less than bachelor's degree 239 21.2 29.7 29.7 29.4
Bachelor's degree or more 738 15.0 18.5 18.5 18.1
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 1351 23.6 25.4 25.4 24.9
Worked at full-time jobs 891 6.9 7.5 7.5 6.8
50 to 52 weeks 746 2.3 2.3 2.3 1.8
Worked at part-time jobs 183 32.4 33.2 33.2 32.0
Did not work 277 71.7 78.2 78.2 78.2
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 64 55.9 97.0 97.0 97.0
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 63 55.6 97.0 97.0 97.0
Food stamps 42 82.7 86.1 86.1 79.6
Housing assistance 83 52.7 75.6 75.6 73.6
Energy assistance 13 88.1 100.0 100.0 79.6
Food stamps and cash assistance 13 89.1 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 793 7.5 9.5 9.5 8.5
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 37.2 75.2 75.2 75.2
Also Medicaid 69 60.2 97.6 97.6 97.6
Medicaid 119 57.4 86.1 86.1 85.4
Not covered by:
Health insurance 368 47.9 49.2 49.2 49.2
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 33.5 33.9 33.9 34.1 28.3
Age
15 to 24 years 50.8 51.9 51.9 52.3 49.0
25 to 44 years 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.5 19.8
45 to 54 years 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.5 20.3
55 to 64 years 30.4 32.3 32.3 32.3 25.4
65 years and over 71.6 71.7 71.7 71.7 40.7
Region
Northeast 28.4 29.0 29.0 29.4 24.9
Midwest 40.3 40.3 40.3 41.3 38.4
South 29.1 29.1 29.1 29.1 27.1
West 35.5 36.1 36.1 36.1 27.8
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 33.3 33.7 33.7 33.9 28.1
18 to 24 years old 50.1 51.1 51.1 51.6 48.2
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 38.4 38.4 38.4 52.4 52.4
25 years old and over 29.8 30.0 30.0 30.2 23.9
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 65.7 65.7 65.7 65.7 51.9
High school graduate, no college 43.2 43.3 43.3 43.3 35.8
College: Less than bachelor's degree 30.6 30.6 30.6 30.6 22.1
Bachelor's degree or more 18.6 19.0 19.0 19.3 15.6
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 26.1 26.5 26.5 26.7 24.9
Worked at full-time jobs 7.7 8.0 8.0 8.3 7.7
50 to 52 weeks 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Worked at part-time jobs 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8 35.0
Did not work 78.2 79.3 79.3 79.3 73.6
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 97.0 97.0 97.0 97.0 94.1
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 94.1
Food stamps 86.8 86.8 86.8 86.8 86.8
Housing assistance 73.6 73.6 73.6 73.6 56.8
Energy assistance 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 96.4
Food stamps and cash assistance 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 9.2 9.2 9.2 9.4 7.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 75.6 75.7 75.7 75.7 45.1
Also Medicaid 97.6 97.6 97.6 97.6 83.3
Medicaid 86.3 86.3 86.3 86.3 77.8
Not covered by:
Health insurance 51.3 51.6 51.6 52.0 50.2
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 28.1 28.1 25.9 25.5 24.4
Age
15 to 24 years 49.0 49.0 47.6 47.6 47.6
25 to 44 years 19.5 19.5 18.5 18.3 17.4
45 to 54 years 20.3 20.3 20.3 20.1 19.8
55 to 64 years 25.0 25.0 23.6 22.0 20.4
65 years and over 40.0 40.0 30.2 29.8 25.8
Region
Northeast 24.5 24.5 21.4 21.4 21.4
Midwest 38.4 38.4 38.4 37.6 35.6
South 27.1 27.1 27.1 27.1 26.5
West 27.5 27.5 24.4 23.9 22.3
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 27.9 27.9 25.7 25.3 24.2
18 to 24 years old 48.2 48.2 46.8 46.8 46.8
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4
25 years old and over 23.6 23.6 21.2 20.8 19.4
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 51.2 51.2 39.0 38.7 34.7
High school graduate, no college 34.7 34.7 28.9 26.5 25.6
College: Less than bachelor's degree 21.9 21.9 21.9 21.4 19.9
Bachelor's degree or more 15.6 15.6 15.4 15.4 14.5
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 24.8 24.8 23.7 23.3 22.6
Worked at full-time jobs 7.7 7.7 7.5 7.3 6.7
50 to 52 weeks 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.4 2.1
Worked at part-time jobs 35.0 35.0 34.8 34.4 34.4
Did not work 72.8 72.8 68.5 67.6 66.0
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 91.8 91.8 37.5 32.8 18.3
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 91.7 91.7 37.0 32.3 17.7
Food stamps 82.8 82.8 79.2 74.5 44.6
Housing assistance 54.0 54.0 38.5 34.9 16.2
Energy assistance 88.1 88.1 88.1 78.0 33.1
Food stamps and cash assistance 97.3 97.3 86.1 83.7 19.8
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 7.4 7.4 7.1 7.0 6.6
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 43.4 43.4 31.0 30.0 25.5
Also Medicaid 80.3 80.3 41.9 38.7 26.8
Medicaid 76.1 76.1 47.0 42.0 33.8
Not covered by:
Health insurance 50.2 50.2 50.2 50.2 49.0
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 23.4 24.8 27.2 27.1
Age
15 to 24 years 47.7 47.6 48.2 48.2
25 to 44 years 17.7 17.7 20.0 19.8
45 to 54 years 18.6 19.9 20.3 20.3
55 to 64 years 18.8 20.4 24.9 24.9
65 years and over 19.2 27.9 32.6 32.6
Region
Northeast 21.5 22.7 22.7 22.7
Midwest 36.1 36.3 39.6 38.8
South 24.2 26.5 27.2 27.2
West 21.0 22.5 26.2 26.2
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 23.2 24.6 27.0 26.9
18 to 24 years old 46.9 46.8 47.4 47.4
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 52.4 52.4 52.4 52.4
25 years old and over 18.2 19.9 22.6 22.5
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 31.6 37.6 43.1 43.1
High school graduate, no college 23.1 26.3 33.8 33.8
College: Less than bachelor's degree 20.1 20.3 22.2 22.2
Bachelor's degree or more 13.5 14.5 15.7 15.5
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 22.5 22.8 24.8 24.7
Worked at full-time jobs 7.1 6.9 8.0 7.9
50 to 52 weeks 2.3 2.1 2.7 2.7
Worked at part-time jobs 33.4 34.8 35.9 35.9
Did not work 65.0 66.0 71.7 71.7
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 18.3 24.5 55.9 55.9
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
SSI 17.7 23.9 55.6 55.6
Food stamps 44.3 48.5 84.0 84.0
Housing assistance 16.2 16.2 52.7 52.7
Energy assistance 32.2 43.2 88.1 88.1
Food stamps and cash assistance 19.8 19.8 89.1 89.1
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 6.5 7.0 8.2 8.0
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 19.1 28.2 37.5 37.5
Also Medicaid 23.2 35.1 60.2 60.2
Medicaid 30.2 39.5 57.7 57.7
Not covered by:
Health insurance 49.1 49.0 50.2 50.2
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 417 526 526 519 535 541 541 545 452
Age
15 to 24 years 131 141 141 139 143 146 146 148 138
25 to 44 years 147 155 155 151 159 159 159 161 155
45 to 54 years 29 30 30 28 32 32 32 32 32
55 to 64 years 41 51 51 50 51 54 54 54 42
65 years and over 68 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 85
Region
Northeast 71 90 90 90 90 92 92 93 79
Midwest 64 69 69 69 73 73 73 75 69
South 75 79 79 79 85 85 85 85 79
West 207 288 288 280 287 292 292 292 225
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 412 522 522 514 531 537 537 540 448
18 to 24 years old 126 136 136 135 139 142 142 143 134
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
25 years old and over 286 386 386 379 392 395 395 397 314
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 65 102 102 100 102 102 102 102 81
High school graduate, no college 59 77 77 75 79 80 80 80 66
College: Less than bachelor's degree 51 71 71 70 73 73 73 73 53
Bachelor's degree or more 111 136 136 134 137 140 140 142 115
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 319 344 344 336 352 358 358 360 337
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 62 66 66 61 69 72 72 74 69
50 to 52 weeks 17 17 17 13 18 18 18 18 18
Worked at part-time jobs 59 61 61 59 67 67 67 67 64
Did not work 198 216 216 216 216 219 219 219 204
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 36 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 60
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 35 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 60
Food stamps 35 36 36 33 36 36 36 36 36
Housing assistance 44 63 63 61 61 61 61 61 47
Energy assistance 12 13 13 11 13 13 13 13 13
Food stamps and cash assistance 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 59 75 75 68 73 73 73 75 59
Medicare 80 163 163 163 164 164 164 164 98
Also Medicaid 42 68 68 68 68 68 68 68 58
Medicaid 68 102 102 102 103 103 103 103 93
Not covered by:
Health insurance 176 181 181 181 189 190 190 191 185
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 449 449 414 408 390 374 397 434 433
Age
15 to 24 years 138 138 134 134 134 135 134 136 136
25 to 44 years 153 153 145 143 136 139 139 157 155
45 to 54 years 32 32 32 32 31 29 31 32 32
55 to 64 years 42 42 39 37 34 31 34 41 41
65 years and over 84 84 63 63 54 40 58 68 68
Region
Northeast 78 78 68 68 68 68 72 72 72
Midwest 69 69 69 68 64 65 66 72 70
South 79 79 79 79 77 70 77 79 79
West 222 222 198 193 180 170 182 212 212
Educational Attainment
Total, 18 years old and over 444 444 410 404 385 370 392 430 428
18 to 24 years old 134 134 130 130 130 130 130 132 132
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
25 years old and over 310 310 280 274 255 239 262 298 297
Less than 12th grade, no diploma 80 80 61 60 54 49 58 67 67
High school graduate, no college 64 64 53 49 47 42 48 62 62
College: Less than bachelor's degree 52 52 52 51 48 48 49 53 53
Bachelor's degree or more 115 115 114 114 107 100 107 116 114
Work Experience in 2004
Total, 20 to 64 years 335 335 320 315 306 304 308 336 334
Table 4. Percent of Unrelated Individuals in Poverty, by Definition of Income and Selected
Characteristics: 2004 (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 69 69 67 65 60 63 62 72 70
50 to 52 weeks 18 18 18 18 15 17 16 20 20
Worked at part-time jobs 64 64 64 63 63 61 64 66 66
Did not work 201 201 190 187 183 180 183 198 198
Program Participation Status
Received:
Cash assistance 59 59 24 21 12 12 16 36 36
Public assistance or wefare non-SSI 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SSI 58 58 23 20 11 11 15 35 35
Food stamps 35 35 33 31 19 19 20 35 35
Housing assistance 45 45 32 29 13 13 13 44 44
Energy assistance 12 12 12 10 4 4 6 12 12
Food stamps and cash assistance 13 13 12 11 3 3 3 12 12
Health Insurance Coverage
Covered by:
Employer-provided plan 59 59 56 56 52 51 55 65 63
Medicare 94 94 67 65 55 41 61 81 81
Also Medicaid 56 56 29 27 19 16 24 42 42
Medicaid 91 91 56 50 40 36 47 69 69
Not covered by:
Health insurance 185 185 185 185 180 180 180 185 185
Race Footnotes