Article from www.disabilityscoop.com
As the number of Americans living in poverty soars, people with disabilities are faring
among the worst, new Census data shows.
among the worst, new Census data shows.
Nearly 28 percent of those with disabilities ages 18 to 64 were in poverty in
2010, according tostatistics released this week from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Meanwhile, the poverty rate for their peers in the general population reached
12.5 percent.
2010, according tostatistics released this week from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Meanwhile, the poverty rate for their peers in the general population reached
12.5 percent.
This comes as the tough economy left 46.2 million Americans in poverty, the
highest number seen since the government began keeping track 52 years ago.
highest number seen since the government began keeping track 52 years ago.
A single person was considered to be living in poverty in 2010 if they earned less
than $11,139.
than $11,139.
Even among those who were not in poverty, the Census data also shows
disparities based on disability status. Median earnings for men with disabilities
were about $41,500, compared to roughly $48,000 for those without.
disparities based on disability status. Median earnings for men with disabilities
were about $41,500, compared to roughly $48,000 for those without.
Women with disabilities had a median income of just under $32,000,
while their typically developing peers earned more than $37,000."
while their typically developing peers earned more than $37,000."
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