State Profile

Alabama Kids Profile

State population (2000)

626,932

 
Child population 190,717  
  White  

59%

  African American   4%
  Hispanic   5%
  Asian   4%
  Alaska Native  

23%

Children below poverty 15,257 8%
Under 5 below poverty 7,182 16%
Welfare families (2001)

   5,847

 
Average monthly family assistance  $ 696  
Average monthly assistance per recipient  $ 239  

 

 

 Source: ACF, Census Bureau

 

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