Poverty in America 2005 - Overview
UPDATE: [I forgot the link sigh]The Census Bureau has issued its annual report on poverty in the United States.
| TERM | AVG % ALL | AVG % FAMILIES |
|---|---|---|
| Reagan I | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| Reagan II | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Bush 41 | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Clinton I | 14.3 | 12.8 |
| Clinton II | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Bush 43 I | 12.3 | 10.5 |
| Bush 43 II | 12.6 | 10.8 |
Average Poverty Rate - First Five Years of an Administration:
Reagan: 14.5%
Clinton: 14.1%
Bush 43: 12.3%
The mean income for all Americans rose in 2005 for the first time since 2000. The median income for all Americans rose in 2005 for the first time since 1999.
In 1981, 29.8% of Americans earned under $25,000 per year. In 2005, that percentage was 24.8%. In 1981, 39.6% of Americans earned over $50,000 per year. In 2005, that increased to 49%.
| POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES 2005 | ||||
| Overview | Race | Sex | 2004 | 2003 |
Thanks to Outside the Beltway - Beltway Traffic Jam
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