In 2012, poverty rates were highest among children aged 0-18 at 27% and adults aged 65+ at 7%. Overall the poverty rate was 18%. However, poverty rates have declined over time, with children 0-18 at 21.8%, adults 18-64 at 13.7%, and adults 65+ at 9.1% in an earlier year. Young people are more likely to experience poverty due to lower education and experience, while the area one lives in and parents' financial situation also impact rates of poverty.

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2. In 2012
• Children 0-18: 27%
• Adults 19-64: 16%
• Adults 65+: 7%
Total: 18%

3. In 2012
• Children 0-18: 21.8%
• Adults 18-64: 13.7%
• Adults 64+: 9.1%
Total: 46.5%

4. • Young people have not had as much
education and experience to make money.
• The area you live could effect this, whether
it is good or bad.
• Many young people’s financial situation is
based a lot upon their parents. So if
parents are in a bad situation, all of their
kids will be also.

5. • http://kff.org/other/state-indicator/poverty-rate-by-age/
• https://www.census.gov/hhes/www/poverty/about/overvie
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