Benton Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
21,614
1,868
8.6%
Under 18
5,576
553
9.9%
Related children under 18
5,568
553
9.9%
In married-couple families
4,336
167
3.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
980
341
34.8%
Related children under 6
1,968
212
10.8%
In married-couple families
1,536
40
2.6%
In female-householder families, no husband present
319
149
46.7%
Related children age 5 to 17
3,985
385
9.7%
In married-couple families
3,134
136
4.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
696
220
31.6%
65 years and over
2,873
329
11.5%
Citizen
21,387
1,833
8.6%
Not a citizen
227
35
15.4%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
