Quality of life can be measured by the things we own, our ability to afford shelter,
the safety of our neighborhoods, our health and nutrition, as well as our incomes.
This brief report measures material well-being of all persons in families, in
families classified as poor, and in families who report receiving Aid to Families
with Dependent Children.
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All statistics in this report are subject to sampling variability, as well as survey
design flaws, respondent classification errors, and data processing mistakes. The
Census Bureau has taken steps to minimize errors, and analytical statements have
been tested and meet statistical standards. However, because of methodological
differences, use caution when comparing these data with data from other sources.
For information on the source of data and the accuracy of estimates, including the
use and computation of standard errors, see the "Source and Accuracy Statement for
the 1992 Public Use Files from the Survey of Income and Program Participation."