Shelton 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
37,480
1,208
3.2%
Under 18
8,854
304
3.4%
Related children under 18
8,831
281
3.2%
In married-couple families
7,553
154
2.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,007
110
10.9%
Related children under 6
2,827
107
3.8%
In married-couple families
2,495
52
2.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
259
42
16.2%
Related children age 5 to 17
6,512
187
2.9%
In married-couple families
5,518
111
2.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
789
72
9.1%
65 years and over
5,062
276
5.5%
Citizen
36,156
1,130
3.1%
Not a citizen
1,324
78
5.9%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
