In the report area 32.02% or 11,286 children aged 0-17 are living in households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). This indicator is relevant because poverty creates barriers to access including health services, healthy food, and other necessities that contribute to poor health status. Percent Population Under Age 18 in Poverty Report Area (32.02%) Michigan (23.61%) United States (21.58%) Data Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey. 2009-13. Source geography: Tract Population Below the Poverty Level, Children (Age 0-17), Percent by Tract, ACS 2009-13 Over 30.0% 22.6 - 30.0% 15.1 - 22.5% Under 15.1% No Population Age 0-17 Reported No Data or Data Suppressed Report Area Children in Poverty by Gender Report Area Total Male Total Female Percent Male Percent Female Report Area 5,754 5,532 31.97% 32.08% Arenac County, MI 464 375 30.29% 26.46% Clare County, MI 1,347 1,203 43.47% 38.74%
In the report area 32.02% or 11,286 children aged 0-17 are living in households with income below the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). This indicator is relevant because poverty creates barriers to access including health services, healthy food, and other necessities that contribute to poor health status. Data Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey. 2009-13. Source geography: Tract Percent Population Under Age 18 in Poverty Report Area (32.02%) Michigan (23.61%) United States (21.58%) Population Below the Poverty Level, Children (Age 0-17), Percent by Tract, ACS 2009-13 Over 30.0% 22.6 - 30.0% 15.1 - 22.5% Under 15.1% No Population Age 0-17 Reported No Data or Data Suppressed Report Area Children in Poverty by Gender Report Area Total Male Total Female Percent Male Percent Female Report Area 5,754 5,532 31.97% 32.08% Arenac County, MI 464 375 30.29% 26.46% Clare County, MI 1,347 1,203 43.47% 38.74%
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