State Profile

Alabama Kids Profile

State population (2000)

754,844

 
Child population 202,649  
  White  

81%

  African American   1%
  Hispanic   3%
  Native American   14.4%
Children below poverty 14,793 7%
Under 5 below poverty 11,829 23%
Welfare families (2001)   2,713  
Average monthly family assistance  $ 288  
Average monthly assistance per recipient  $ 123  

 

 

 Source: ACF, Census Bureau

 

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