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US Poverty Rate Ends 9 Year Slump
The 1984 poverty rate fell to 14.4 percent from 15.2 the year before, with 1.8 million fewer Americans in poverty. Median family income rose 3.3 percent to 26430, while whites, blacks, and under 18 saw declines in poverty. Officials cautioned that the drop reflects economy as unemployment stood at 7.5 percent in mid-1985, hinting at a possible plateau ahead.
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