Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 2007–2011 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 2007–2011 | Poverty Rate, 2007–2011 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 2007–2011 | |
United States | 298,787,998 | 42,739,924 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 24,377,459 | 3,930,024 | 16.1% | 112.7% |
Maryland | 5,597,203 | 502,610 | 9.0% | 62.8% |
Appalachian Maryland | 236,365 | 29,343 | 12.4% | 86.8% |
County | ||||
Allegany | 66,924 | 9,947 | 14.9% | 103.9% |
Garrett | 29,286 | 3,729 | 12.7% | 89.0% |
Washington | 140,155 | 15,667 | 11.2% | 78.1% |