Statistics on Young Families in the US

Name

What do you think is the leading demographic of families that have disadvantaged youth? These children are under 18, for reference.

• Married Couples with Related Children

• Unmarried, Male-Headed Households

• Unmarried, Female-Headed Households

• There are (statistically) not a lot of disadvantaged youth in America

Which age group of children do you think would suffer most from poverty?

• 3 and Under
• 3-5
• 6-11
• 12-17

What percentage of children in poverty are overweight or obese?

• 30%

• 45%

• 50%

• 60%

How many children in America live below the poverty line?

• 17%

• 21%

• 25%

• 5%

• 12%

The percentage of single-parents was 9% in 1960? What do you think the number is now?

• 20%

• 25%

• 30%

• 40%