Persons for Whom Poverty Status is Determined, 2008–2012 | Persons Below Poverty Level, 2008–2012 | Poverty Rate, 2008–2012 | Poverty Rate, Percent of U.S. Average, 2008–2012 | |
United States | 301,333,410 | 44,852,527 | 14.9% | 100.0% |
Appalachian Region | 24,471,864 | 4,060,430 | 16.6% | 111.5% |
Maryland | 5,645,390 | 532,116 | 9.4% | 63.3% |
Appalachian Maryland | 236,357 | 31,246 | 13.2% | 88.8% |
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Allegany | 66,747 | 10,740 | 16.1% | 108.1% |
Garrett | 29,255 | 3,797 | 13.0% | 87.2% |
Washington | 140,355 | 16,709 | 11.9% | 80.0% |