Table 4.
Summer average wildfire-PM2.5 exposure levels (1997–2010) and subpopulation size, by population characteristic.
| Population Characteristic | Summer (June to August) Average Wildfire-PM2.5 | Year 2000 Population Size (% of Total Population) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 7.9 μg m−3 | 324 112 (52%) |
| Female | 7.9 μg m−3 | 302 820 (48%) |
| Age | ||
| <20 years | 7.9 μg m−3 | 208 117 (33%) |
| 20 to 64 years | 7.9 μg m−3 | 383 116 (61%) |
| ≥65 years | 7.4 μg m−3 | 35 699 (6%) |
| Poverty Status | ||
| Above Poverty | 7.9 μg m−3 | 555 359 (91%) |
| Below Poverty | 7.5 μg m−3 | 57 602 (9%) |
| Unemployment Status (only civilian labor force) | ||
| Employed | 7.7 μg m−3 | 281 532 (91%) |
| Unemployed | 7.6 μg m−3 | 27 953 (9%) |
| Household Income Level (annual) | ||
| <$15 000 | 8.2 μg m−3 | 23 453 (11%) |
| $15 000–$34 999 | 8.1 μg m−3 | 47 942 (22%) |
| $35 000–$49 999 | 8.1 μg m−3 | 35 519 (16%) |
| $50 000–$99 999 | 7.9 μg m−3 | 79 283 (36%) |
| >$99 999 | 7.7 μg m−3 | 35 607 (16%) |
| Education Level (≥25 years) | ||
| Less than High School | 6.9 μg m−3 | 44 282 (12%) |
| High School | 7.5 μg m−3 | 105 812 (28%) |
| Some College or Associate’s | 8.1 μg m−3 | 135 655 (36%) |
| Bachelor’s | 7.9 μg m−3 | 61 196 (16%) |
| Graduate School | 8.5 μg m−3 | 32 611 (9%) |
| Occupation Industry, Employed Civilian (≥16 years) | ||
| Construction | 8.2 μg m−3 | 20 534 (7%) |
| Educational, Health & Social Services | 8.1 μg m−3 | 61 165 (22%) |
| Retail Trade | 8.0 μg m−3 | 32 638 (12%) |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 8.0 μg m−3 | 15 866 (6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation & Food Services | 8.0 μg m−3 | 24 099 (9%) |
| Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, & Waste Management Services | 7.9 μg m−3 | 21 322 (8%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 7.9 μg m−3 | 7215 (3%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing, and Utilities | 7.8 μg m−3 | 25 043 (9%) |
| Information | 7.8 μg m−3 | 7652 (3%) |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Rental and Leasing | 7.8 μg m−3 | 12 934 (5%) |
| Pubic Administration | 7.3 μg m−3 | 30 070 (11%) |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining | 6.0 μg m−3 | 14 000 (5%) |
| Manufacturing | 5.5 μg m−3 | 9200 (3%) |