Bessemer City 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
5,104
606
11.9%
Under 18
1,293
210
16.2%
Related children under 18
1,277
198
15.5%
In married-couple families
846
79
9.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
326
97
29.8%
Related children under 6
472
81
17.2%
In married-couple families
325
39
12.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
115
32
27.8%
Related children age 5 to 17
879
127
14.4%
In married-couple families
565
46
8.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
234
69
29.5%
65 years and over
616
73
11.9%
Citizen
4,999
586
11.7%
Not a citizen
105
20
19.0%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
