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Families in Poverty
2021
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Families With Children Under Age 18 in Poverty
2021
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Individuals in Poverty
2021
2021
Jefferson County had the highest percentage of single mother families in poverty at 63.7%.
The lowest poverty rates for families headed by single mothers was found in Columbia County at 17.8%.
| Family Type |
With
Children |
Without
Children |
| Married Couple |
3.9% |
2.6% |
| Male Householder, No Wife Present |
14.2% |
5.9% |
| Female Householder, No Husband Present |
30.0% |
9.3% |
Median Household Income Estimates by County: 1989 to 2021 and Projection for 2022
Average wages
Inflation-adjusted to 2021 dollars
Average Wages, 1980
Inflation-Adjusted to 2021 Dollars
Per Capita Personal Income, 1980
Inflation-Adjusted to 2021 Dollars
This report is prepared pursuant to Section 708 of Third Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2127 (Sec. 708 3ESHB 2127). The overall objective of this study is to provide information on the distribution of income, wealth and taxes across Washington households as well as changes in the distribution of income, and wealth over time.
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