Brookhaven 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
9,238
2,489
26.9%
Under 18
2,526
880
34.8%
Related children under 18
2,488
842
33.8%
In married-couple families
1,499
280
18.7%
In female-householder families, no husband present
910
527
57.9%
Related children under 6
794
311
39.2%
In married-couple families
462
75
16.2%
In female-householder families, no husband present
295
219
74.2%
Related children age 5 to 17
1,855
547
29.5%
In married-couple families
1,152
209
18.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
650
316
48.6%
65 years and over
1,454
364
25.0%
Citizen
9,145
2,484
27.2%
Not a citizen
93
5
5.4%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
