Table 2.
Demographic Characteristics for Low-Income Focus Group Participants in North Carolina (N = 105)
| Characteristic | n (%) a |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 27 (25.7) |
| Female | 78 (74.3) |
| Age | |
| 19–39 | 36 (34.3) |
| 40–59 | 41 (39.1) |
| ≥ 60 | 23 (21.9) |
| NRb | 5 (4.8) |
| Adults living in household (not including self) | |
| 0 | 17 (16.2) |
| 1–2 | 64 (60.9) |
| 3–4 | 11 (10.5) |
| ≥ 5 | 4 (4.8) |
| NR | 9 (8.6) |
| Children living in household | |
| 0 | 56 (53.3) |
| 1–2 | 31 (29.5) |
| 3–4 | 14 (13.3) |
| ≥5 | 1 (0.95) |
| NR | 3 (2.9) |
| Education | |
| Less than high school | 23 (21.9) |
| High school/GED | 33 (31.4) |
| Some college | 31 (29.5) |
| College graduate | 11 (10.5) |
| More than college | 7 (6.7) |
| Marital Status | |
| Never been married | 38 (36.2) |
| Married/living with partner | 36 (34.3) |
| Divorced | 21 (20) |
| Widowed | 9 (8.6) |
| NR | 1 (1.0) |
| Household Income | |
| ≤ $10,000 | 50 (47.6) |
| $10,000–$29,999 | 34 (32.4) |
| $30,000 – $49,999 | 9 (8.6) |
| ≥ $50,000 | 3 (2.9) |
| NR | 9 (8.6) |
| Race and Ethnicity | |
| White | 19 (18.1) |
| African American | 74 (70.5) |
| Hispanic | 8 (7.6) |
| Multi-racial | 3 (2.9) |
| NR | 1 (1.0) |
| Receive SNAP Benefitsc | |
| No | 45 (42.9) |
| Yes | 59 (56.2) |
| NR | 1 (1.0) |
a
Percentages do not add to 100% due to rounding.
b
NR = No response
c
SNAP = Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program