Fort Scott 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
7,999
1,307
16.3%
Under 18
2,026
489
24.1%
Related children under 18
1,978
441
22.3%
In married-couple families
1,390
219
15.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
500
217
43.4%
Related children under 6
617
167
27.1%
In married-couple families
433
77
17.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
161
85
52.8%
Related children age 5 to 17
1,445
295
20.4%
In married-couple families
1,010
146
14.5%
In female-householder families, no husband present
364
149
40.9%
65 years and over
1,575
203
12.9%
Citizen
7,950
1,307
16.4%
Not a citizen
49
0
0.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
