Bessemer 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
29,276
7,969
27.2%
Under 18
8,075
3,056
37.8%
Related children under 18
8,063
3,044
37.8%
In married-couple families
3,222
598
18.6%
In female-householder families, no husband present
4,283
2,346
54.8%
Related children under 6
2,822
1,229
43.6%
In married-couple families
1,098
214
19.5%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,581
981
62.0%
Related children age 5 to 17
5,627
1,985
35.3%
In married-couple families
2,259
408
18.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
2,950
1,511
51.2%
65 years and over
4,716
1,164
24.7%
Citizen
29,076
7,881
27.1%
Not a citizen
200
88
44.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
