| Characteristic | Poor | Near poor |
|---|---|---|
| All persons | 10 | 7 |
| By marital status | ||
| Married | 5 | 3 |
| Nonmarried men | 13 | 10 |
| Nonmarried women | 18 | 11 |
| By race and Hispanic origin | ||
| White alone a | 9 | 6 |
| Black along a | 24 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 11 |
| a. Beginning with data for 2002, respondents for the Current Population Survey may identify themselves in more than one racial group. The "White alone" and "Black alone" categories reflect respondents who reported only one race. | ||
