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Comparison of Poverty Rates Based on Varying Methods
| 1 | 2 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 12.4 | 18.9 | 16.0 |
| < 18 | 18.1 | 25.3 | 21.3 |
| 18–64 | 10.8 | 16.3 | 13.8 |
| > 64 | 9.4 | 19.3 | 16.1 |
Note.—Estimates are based on the 2008 March Current Population Survey. Column 1 presents the current official rates produced by the U.S. Census Bureau; column 2 presents estimates from the supplemental measure (for two-adult, two-child thresholds); column 3 presents estimates from the supplemental measure (for two-child thresholds).
