Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 1990 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 1990 | Poverty Rate, 1990 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 1990 | |
United States | 241,977,859 | 31,742,864 | 13.1% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 21,134,742 | 3,238,002 | 15.3% | 116.8% |
Maryland | 4,660,591 | 385,296 | 8.3% | 63.0% |
Appalachian Maryland | 212,688 | 26,481 | 12.5% | 94.9% |
County | ||||
Allegany | 71,894 | 11,865 | 16.5% | 125.8% |
Garrett | 27,537 | 4,042 | 14.7% | 111.9% |
Washington | 113,257 | 10,574 | 9.3% | 71.2% |