Non-elderly poverty rates, market-based and post-tax, post-transfer, 1989, 2007, 2013
Market-based | Post-tax, post-transfer | |
---|---|---|
1989 | 16.0% | 11.8% |
2007 | 16.2% | 10.5% |
2013 | 19.5% | 12.1% |
Note: Non-elderly population refers to those under age 65. Market-based poverty rates are those based on income earned from work and capital, before factoring in government-provided support. Post-tax, post-transfer poverty rates are those after all government supports (such as cash transfers, in-kind programs, and tax benefits) have been included.
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement