Table 2. Demographic Characteristics of the Adult Sample.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 37.4 ± 10.36 |
| Number of adults in household, mean ± SD | 1.24 ± 1.03 |
| Number of children in household, mean ± SD | 2.79 ± 1.30 |
| Relationship to child | |
| Mother | 51 (88) |
| Grandmother | 5 (9) |
| Father | 1 (2) |
| Missing | 1 (2) |
| Race | |
| African American | 44 (76) |
| Caucasian | 8 (14) |
| Other | 5 (9) |
| Missing | 1 (2) |
| Education level | |
| Master’s/doctoral degree | 2 (3) |
| Bachelor’s degree | 8 (14) |
| Some college | 28 (48) |
| Other postsecondary training | 3 (5) |
| High school diploma | 17 (29) |
| Food assistance program | |
| None | 24 (41) |
| WIC, SNAP, or both | 32 (55) |
| Food bank only | 2 (3) |
| Annual household income | |
| <$20,000 | 24 (41) |
| $20,000-$40,000 | 23 (40) |
| $40,001-$60,000 | 7 (12) |
| >$60,001 | 2 (3) |
| Missing | 2 (3) |
Data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise indicated.
Total percentages are subject to rounding error.
SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; WIC, Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program.