West Memphis Poverty status of individuals by related children and family status, and citizen status and average income deficit. Also shown is the distribution of individuals below 50% of the poverty level, 125%, 150% and more.
Poverty Status
All
Below poverty level
All individuals for whom poverty status is determined
27,176
7,688
28.3%
Under 18
8,706
3,557
40.9%
Related children under 18
8,686
3,553
40.9%
In married-couple families
4,007
727
18.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
3,897
2,449
62.8%
Related children under 6
2,896
1,285
44.4%
In married-couple families
1,395
292
20.9%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,272
886
69.7%
Related children age 5 to 17
6,321
2,505
39.6%
In married-couple families
2,894
527
18.2%
In female-householder families, no husband present
2,852
1,694
59.4%
65 years and over
2,727
609
22.3%
Citizen
27,064
7,658
28.3%
Not a citizen
112
30
26.8%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
