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Baseline Demographics of RISE Study Participants
Table 1. Baseline Demographics of RISE Study Participants #
| Variable | Category | Overall (N=1,472) | Beaufort (N=484) | Mercer (N=497) | Warren (N=491) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County | Mercer | 33.80% | 100.00% | — | — | |
| Warren | 33.40% | — | 100.00% | — | ||
| Beaufort | 32.90% | — | — | 100.00% | ||
| Age | 18-34 | 38.20% | 39.60% | 38.30% | 36.80% | |
| 35-54 | 43.50% | 43.30% | 44.60% | 42.60% | ||
| 55+ | 18.30% | 17.10% | 17.10% | 20.70% | ||
| Race / Ethnicity | Black | 59.60% | 19.70% | 88.80% | 70.90% | |
| White | 37.00% | 77.90% | 10.20% | 22.10% | ||
| Hispanic | 2.60% | — | — | — | ||
| Other / multiracial | 0.90% | — | — | — | ||
| Female | 83.60% | 77.10% | 88.60% | 85.10% | ||
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 8.40% | 10.70% | 8.40% | 6.20% | |
| Associates or technical degree | 16.20% | 14.90% | 18.10% | 15.70% | ||
| Some college | 22.80% | 17.70% | 26.10% | 24.80% | ||
| High school graduate or less | 52.50% | 56.70% | 47.50% | 53.30% | ||
| Employment | Yes, working | 51.00% | 48.20% | 55.50% | 49.40% | |
| Yes, occasionally | 9.30% | 8.10% | 9.00% | 10.80% | ||
| No, looking | 18.20% | 20.00% | 17.00% | 17.50% | ||
| No, not looking | 21.50% | 23.80% | 18.40% | 22.30% | ||
| Has disability | 20.20% | 23.50% | 17.60% | 19.50% | ||
| FPL Category | 150% FPL+ | 13.00% | 15.10% | 11.20% | 12.80% | |
| 100-150% FPL | 22.80% | 21.50% | 23.40% | 23.60% | ||
| 50-100% FPL | 28.10% | 28.60% | 29.30% | 26.20% | ||
| 0-50% FPL | 36.10% | 34.80% | 36.00% | 37.40% | ||
| Average Household Income | $18,573 | $19,661 | $17,817 | $18,224 | ||
| Children in Household | 58.70% | 55.30% | 62.30% | 58.50% | ||
| Homeowner | 27.60% | 32.20% | 25.70% | 24.80% |