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PIE CHART: Adult Women,* by Household Composition,
2005
Married, Spouse Present 52.8%
Head of Household, No Spouse Present 12.4%
Living Alone 15.4%
Living with Non-Relatives 7.0%
Living with Parents or Other Relatives 12.4%
*Civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 18
years and older.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey,
Annual Social and Economic Supplement. America’s families
and living arrangements. 2005 Mar.
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VERTICAL BAR CHART: Women Who Are Heads of Households,*
by Race/Ethnicity, 2005
(Percent of women)
Non-Hispanic White 9.1
Black** 28.5
Asian** 7.0
Hispanic 16.7
Other Races*** 17.1
*Civilian, non-institutionalized population aged 18
years and older; includes women who have children or other
family members, but no spouse, living in a house that they
own or rent. **May include Hispanics. ***Includes American
Indian/Alaska Native women and those of more than one race,
and may include Hispanics.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey,
Annual Social and Economic Supplement. America’s families
and living arrangements. 2005 Mar.
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Women's Health USA 2007 is not copyrighted. Readers are free to duplicate and use all or part of the information contained on this page. Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau.
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