State Profile

Alabama Kids Profile

State population (2000)

6,349,097

 
Child population 1,500,064  
  White  

75%

  African American   7%
  Hispanic   11%
  Asian   4%
Children below poverty 292,512 20%
Under 5 below poverty 48,146 12%
Welfare families (2001)              42,570  
Average monthly family assistance  $599  
Average monthly assistance per recipient  $268  

 

 

 Source: ACF, Census Bureau

 

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