CRM/LAW C110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
24 Oct 2018
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The dimensions of poverty: 13% of americans fall below the federal poverty line (41 million, 6% of americans fall below 1/2 the poverty line (19 million) Number of poor people by race: white (non-hispanic) - 17 million (9%, black - 9 million (22%, hispanic - 11 million (19%, asian - 2 million (10%) Poverty over 4 years: percent poor at some point, total: 35, white non-hispanic: 28, asian: 29, black: 49, hispanic: 53, percent poor for all 4 years, total: 2. 7, white non-hispanic: 1. 5, asian: 0. 7, black: 6. 0, hispanic: 5. 6. Basic budget for california four-person families (one parent working outside home) Yearly total: ,771: california and louisiana tied as one of the poorest states in the states. Cannot compare the level of poverty by just focusing on the income because expenses can be different as well, for example, in california the minimum wage is high but the housing is also among one of the most expensive.
