Table 1.
Sociodemographic Data for African American Women (n=589)
| CHARACTERISTIC | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age group | |
| 18–29 years | 230 (39%) |
| 30–50 years | 218 (37%) |
| 51+ years | 139 (24%) |
| Parental status of child under 18 years of age | |
| Yes | 242 (41%) |
| No | 342 (59%) |
| Marital status | |
| Married | 166 (28%) |
| Single | 345 (72%) |
| Employment | |
| Employed | 367 (63%) |
| Unemployed | 163 (28%) |
| Retired | 23 (4%) |
| Disabled, unable to work | 33 (6%) |
| Born in the United States | |
| Yes | 520 (89%) |
| No | 67 (11%) |
| Highest education level | |
| Did not finish high school | 55 (9%) |
| High school graduate | 125 (22%) |
| Some college credits | 147 (25%) |
| AA/AS degree | 81 (14%) |
| BA/BS degree | 91 (16%) |
| Graduate or professional degree | 88 (14%) |
| Current college student | |
| Yes | 165 (28%) |
| No | 417 (71%) |
| Homeowner | |
| Yes | 171 (29%) |
| No | 417 (71%) |
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.