Truth or Consequences 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
6,995
1,620
23.2%
Under 18
1,430
483
33.8%
Related children under 18
1,420
473
33.3%
In married-couple families
942
205
21.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
378
257
68.0%
Related children under 6
397
191
48.1%
In married-couple families
248
64
25.8%
In female-householder families, no husband present
136
121
89.0%
Related children age 5 to 17
1,080
311
28.8%
In married-couple families
727
155
21.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
263
151
57.4%
65 years and over
1,969
356
18.1%
Citizen
6,772
1,510
22.3%
Not a citizen
223
110
49.3%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
