Monroe 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
19,212
509
2.6%
Under 18
5,561
148
2.7%
Related children under 18
5,561
148
2.7%
In married-couple families
5,078
135
2.7%
In female-householder families, no husband present
330
13
3.9%
Related children under 6
1,890
70
3.7%
In married-couple families
1,772
63
3.6%
In female-householder families, no husband present
99
7
7.1%
Related children age 5 to 17
4,087
85
2.1%
In married-couple families
3,698
72
1.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
255
13
5.1%
65 years and over
1,980
109
5.5%
Citizen
18,794
509
2.7%
Not a citizen
418
0
0.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined