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Difference between state poverty rates and U.S. rate, children 18 and under
Values are difference from U.S. poverty rate
MS rate: 37%U.S. rate: 23%Difference: +14
VT rate: 14%U.S. rate: 23%Difference: -9
Difference between state poverty rates and U.S. rate, adults 19 to 64
Values are difference from U.S. poverty rate
MS rate: 24%U.S. rate: 15%Difference: +9
VT rate: 11%U.S. rate: 15%Difference: -4
Difference between state poverty rates and U.S. rate, elderly 65+
Values are difference from U.S. poverty rate
MS rate: 23%U.S. rate: 13%Difference: +10
VT rate: 11%U.S. rate: 13%Difference: -2
Difference between state poverty rates and U.S. rate, all ages
Values are difference from U.S. poverty rate
MS rate: 27%U.S. rate: 17%Difference: +10
VT rate: 12%U.S. rate: 17%Difference: -5
Author: Michael Stoddard, michael dot stoddard at gmail dot com
Data source: statehealthfacts.org
Source description: Poverty Rate by Age, states (2006-2007), U.S. (2007)
Maps created with many eyes
Interactive maps available at: http://manyeyes.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/visualizations/difference-in-poverty-rates-states-a
