American Community Survey Shows that Income is Down Across the State and Poverty is on the Increase and Spreading Throughout the Tri-County

One expects our poor economy, post-9/11, to have impacted the State of Michigan and this region over the last five years. New data, released by the Census Bureau on August 29, shows clearly how it has impacted both our income and, by extension, the number of people who are living below the poverty level. What is most disturbing is the fact that the economy's effects have found their way into the lower middle class and middle class. Now, those who never thought they would need assistance are looking for help and the social and human service network of southeast Michigan is feeling the strain.

2005 American Community Survey: 2005 Selected Economic Characteristics

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