Meridian 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
38,213
10,936
28.6%
Under 18
10,678
4,355
40.8%
Related children under 18
10,666
4,355
40.8%
In married-couple families
4,596
595
12.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
5,489
3,519
64.1%
Related children under 6
3,640
1,645
45.2%
In married-couple families
1,502
242
16.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,970
1,348
68.4%
Related children age 5 to 17
7,712
3,008
39.0%
In married-couple families
3,356
382
11.4%
In female-householder families, no husband present
3,906
2,436
62.4%
65 years and over
6,191
1,360
22.0%
Citizen
38,083
10,902
28.6%
Not a citizen
130
34
26.2%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
