Children Under Age 18, by Poverty Level* and Nativity of Child and Parent(s),** 2006
| Poverty level | Native child and parent | Foreign-born child and parent | Foreign-born child and parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 100% of poverty | 15.4% | 20.2% | 30.4% |
| 100-100% of poverty | 19.2% | 28.0% | 30.8% |
| 200% of poverty and above | 65.4% | 51.9% | 38.9% |
*The U.S. Census Bureau poverty threshold for a family of four was $20,615 in 2006.↑
**“Native parent” indicates that both of the child’s parents were U.S. citizens at birth, “foreign-born parent” indicates that one or both parents were born outside of the United States.↑
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, America’s Families & Living Arrangements, 2006. http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hh-fam/cps2006.html, accessed 5/21/07.
