Poverty in America 2008 - Overview
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its annual report Income, Poverty, and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2007 [PDF].
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Here is a comparison of recent Presidents. At this level of rounding, no difference from the 2007 report.
| 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 | 12.5 | 10.7 |
In 1981, 30% of Americans earned under $25,000 a year, and 41% earned over $50,000 per year. In 2007, 25% earned under $25,000 and 50% earned over $50,000 a year.
The average poverty rate for all Americans for the first seven years of the Reagan terms was 14.2%. For the first seven years of Bill Clinton’s terms, it was 13.6%. Under George Bush, the average poverty rate for 2001-2007 is 12.4%.
Table of contents for Poverty in America 2008
- Poverty in America 2008
- Poverty in America 2008 - Overview
- Poverty in America 2008 - Women
- Poverty in America 2008 - the Races
- Poverty in America 2008 - Elderly
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