Metairie 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
145,186
12,950
8.9%
Under 18
29,388
3,396
11.6%
Related children under 18
29,248
3,282
11.2%
In married-couple families
21,356
926
4.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
6,122
2,027
33.1%
Related children under 6
9,419
1,166
12.4%
In married-couple families
7,135
379
5.3%
In female-householder families, no husband present
1,704
690
40.5%
Related children age 5 to 17
21,366
2,313
10.8%
In married-couple families
15,403
623
4.0%
In female-householder families, no husband present
4,695
1,451
30.9%
65 years and over
23,737
1,712
7.2%
Citizen
139,323
11,947
8.6%
Not a citizen
5,863
1,003
17.1%
Unrelated individuals for whom poverty status is determined
