Health Insurance Coverage Among Children Under Age 18, by Poverty Level* and Type of Coverage,** 2006
| Coverage type | Less than 100% of poverty | 100-199% of poverty | 200-299% of poverty | 300% of poverty or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private coverage | 19.5% | 45.1% | 72.7% | 90.0% |
| Public coverage | 67.2% | 45.7% | 22.8% | 9.4% |
| No coverage | 19.3% | 17.1% | 12.1% | 5.4% |
*The U.S. Census Bureau poverty threshold for a family of four was $19,971 in 2005.↑
**Totals equal more than 100 percent because children may have more than one type of coverage.↑
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, 2006. Current Population Survey Table Creator. Available online at http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/cpstc/cps_table_creator.html, accessed 5/6/07.
