State Profile

Alabama Kids Profile

State population (2000)

4,447,100

 
Child population 1,123,422  
  White  

65%

  African American   32%
  Hispanic   2%
  Asian   1%
     
Children below poverty 269,621 24%
Under 5 below poverty 81,804 28%
     
Welfare families (2001)              18,367  
Average monthly family assistance  $132  
Average monthly assistance per recipient  $49  

 

 

 Source: ACF, Census Bureau

 

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