Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 2006–2010 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 2006–2010 | Poverty Rate, 2006–2010 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 2006–2010 | |
United States | 296,141,149 | 40,917,513 | 13.8% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 24,244,056 | 3,791,020 | 15.6% | 113.2% |
Maryland | 5,557,115 | 476,732 | 8.6% | 62.1% |
Appalachian Maryland | 236,844 | 28,025 | 11.8% | 85.6% |
County | ||||
Allegany | 67,120 | 9,747 | 14.5% | 105.1% |
Garrett | 29,674 | 3,718 | 12.5% | 90.7% |
Washington | 140,050 | 14,560 | 10.4% | 75.2% |