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Chapter 3 Figure B

Government Benefits and Earnings for Single Mothers and Families with Children
with Income in the Lowest 20th Percentile in 2003 Dollars
1996 - 2003

Fiscal Years Means-Tested Government Benefits Earnings
1996 5,604 1,824
1997 5,366 1,705
1998 5,072 2,052
1999 4,623 2,550
2000 4,379 2,794
2001 4,248 2,577
2002 4,410 2,370
2003 4,321 1,989
Source: Calculations from Census Bureau Current Population Survey data (March 1991-2004).
Note: Sorted into deciles and quintiles by comprehensive income divided by poverty line. Income estimated for persons with top-coded income. Persons with negative income removed.

Last Updated on 12/13/2008
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