Table 4.
Real Monthly Transfer-Program Expenditure per Family
| A. 1983 to 2004 | 1983 | 2004 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly | $1,073 | $1,281 | 19 |
| Disabled | $1,237 | $1,311 | 6 |
| Non-Elderly, Nondisabled | $157 | $177 | 13 |
| 0–50% Poverty | $604 | $365 | −40 |
| 50–100% Poverty | $246 | $393 | 60 |
| 100–150% Poverty | $168 | $274 | 63 |
| 150–200% Poverty | $115 | $180 | 57 |
| B. 2004 to 2010 | 2004 | 2010 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly | $1,281 | $1,388 | 8 |
| Disabled | $1,311 | $1,532 | 17 |
| Non-Elderly, Nondisabled | $177 | $256 | 45 |
| 0–50% Poverty | $365 | $501 | 37 |
| 50–100% Poverty | $393 | $582 | 48 |
| 100–150% Poverty | $274 | $387 | 41 |
| 150–200% Poverty | $180 | $239 | 33 |
Source: Various administrative data sources available from authors upon request.
Notes: Real 2009 Dollars. Includes all major social insurance and means-tested programs except Medicare and Medicaid.