Rate of Children in Low-Income Families Varies Widely by State

Author: National Center for Children in Poverty Publisher: National Center for Children in Poverty Publication: Document Date:                  September 2004 Category: Education > Parental Education Related Categories: Family Economics > Child Poverty Family Economics > Economic Hardship Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Family Structure > Single-parent Families   This fact sheet outlines state differences in the percentage of children living in low-income families in the United States.  It describes state characteristics, such as education levels, immigrant population, and family structure, that contribute to these varying rates.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link