Table 5.
Characteristics of families with incomes of $44,000–$65,000 (Q3) in the four countries
| United States | United Kingdom | Australia | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mothers With a High School Diploma or Less (proportion) | .46 | .51 | .59 | .33 |
| Mothers With a College Degree (proportion) | .13 | .10 | .22 | .12 |
| Two Resident Biological Parents at Age 5 (proportion) | .66 | .85 | .92 | .86 |
| Mothers Under Age 20 at Birth of Child (proportion) | .15 | .03 | .02 | –– |
| Immigrant Parent (proportion) | .17 | .12 | .31 | .21 |
| Average Maternal Weekly Work Hours at Age 5 (all mothers) | 27.2 | 16.5 | 15.7 | 22.9 |
| Mothers With a Paid Job at Age 5 (proportion) | .74 | .69 | .66 | .74 |
| Average Maternal Weekly Work Hours at Age 5 (employed only) | 36.8 | 24.1 | 23.8 | 31.0 |
| Attendance at Center-Based Care in the Year Prior to School Entry (proportion) | .62 | .93 | .95 | .60 |