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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 2007
Page
5
A McClatchy analysis of 2005 census figures shows nearly 16 million Americans live in severe poverty, with a 26 percent rise from 2000 to 2005. The report notes that 43 percent of the poor are in deep poverty, and growth spans urban, suburban, and rural areas amid wage and job growth gaps.
The 2007 MCT graphic by Les Hutten g and Judy Treita highlights the five U.S. states with the highest share of extremely poor residents, the greatest number of extremely poor people, and those showing the fastest growth.
The piece notes that nearly 16 million Americans earn less than 50 percent of the federal poverty line, highlighting extreme poverty. It discusses the demographics and scope of deep poverty, urging attention to those most economically vulnerable and their access to aid programs.
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