Topic 13

On the surface, the given year saw 14% of all households in the nation living in poverty. Couples had it easier than singles, who had it harder. Regarding those with children, couples with children reported a relatively lower rate of 15%, while single parents reported the highest percentage of 26% among all the listed groups.

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Single persons made up a sizable portion of the population (24%), roughly equal to the proportion of single people without children. On the other hand, in 2002, just 9% of couples without children suffered from poverty.

Regarding the elderly, individuals made up a somewhat greater percentage than married couples. Only 7% and 5% of the elderly population had housing challenges

On the surface, the given year saw 14% of all households in the nation living in poverty. Couples had it easier than singles, who had it harder. Regarding those with children, couples with children reported a relatively lower rate of 15%, while single parents reported the highest percentage of 26% among all the listed groups.

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Single persons made up a sizable portion of the population (24%), roughly equal to the proportion of single people without children. On the other hand, in 2002, just 9% of couples without children suffered from poverty.

Regarding the elderly, individuals made up a somewhat greater percentage than married couples. Only 7% and 5% of the elderly population had housing challenges.

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