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Peer regions were chosen for their comparable size and composition. These same regions have been used for comparison in multiple other studies and reports.
Source: U.S. Census, 2012-2016 5-Year Estimate American Community Survey.
The jurisdictions in the CRC-footprint include: the City of Richmond, the Town of Ashland, and the Counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent, and Powhatan.
Source: U.S. Census, 2012-2016 5-Year Estimate American Community Survey.
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Why It's Important
According to the 2014 federal poverty guidelines, the poverty level for a family of four is $23,850. Those children living in poverty often lack access to basic life skills, social networks, safe neighborhoods as well as basic food, shelter, and clothes. Additionally, tracking children in poverty can help us look at potential opportunities or challenges for our community in the future.