Festus 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
9,449
967
10.2%
Under 18
2,404
325
13.5%
Related children under 18
2,396
325
13.6%
In married-couple families
1,650
112
6.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
560
203
36.3%
Related children under 6
800
81
10.1%
In married-couple families
588
20
3.4%
In female-householder families, no husband present
132
56
42.4%
Related children age 5 to 17
1,736
250
14.4%
In married-couple families
1,162
92
7.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
453
153
33.8%
65 years and over
1,460
89
6.1%
Citizen
9,357
942
10.1%
Not a citizen
92
25
27.2%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined