Poverty by County: 2005
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2005 data released Jan. 2008. Poverty threshold for a family of four is $19,971.
Poverty by County: 2001
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2001 data. Poverty threshold for a family of four is $18,104.
Note: 2005 estimates incorporate American Community Survey data rather than Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic supplement. See U.S. Census Bureau for methodology changes, collection methods, and comparison limitations.