Amherst 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
4,931
1,656
33.6%
Under 18
852
166
19.5%
Related children under 18
852
166
19.5%
In married-couple families
635
77
12.1%
In female-householder families, no husband present
182
64
35.2%
Related children under 6
319
69
21.6%
In married-couple families
260
35
13.5%
In female-householder families, no husband present
46
21
45.7%
Related children age 5 to 17
605
103
17.0%
In married-couple families
438
48
11.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
145
43
29.7%
65 years and over
273
6
2.2%
Citizen
4,145
1,528
36.9%
Not a citizen
786
128
16.3%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
