Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of heads of household in Baso Liben District from February to April, 2012
| Characteristics | Frequency (N = 365) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Sex of head of household | ||
| Male |
110 |
30.1 |
| Female |
255 |
69.9 |
|
Age in years |
|
|
| 18-29 |
170 |
46.6 |
| 30–44 |
134 |
36.7 |
| 45–59 |
41 |
11.2 |
| 60+ |
20 |
5.5 |
|
Occupation | ||
| Farmer |
311 |
85.2 |
| Merchant |
33 |
9.1 |
| Others |
21 |
5.7 |
|
Education status | ||
| Illiterate |
219 |
60 |
| Primary and above |
146 |
40 |
|
Average Monthly income | ||
| <600 |
443 |
55.9 |
| 601–1200 |
239 |
30.2 |
| 1201–2000 |
75 |
9.5 |
| >2000 | 35 | 4.4 |