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Poverty by school enrollment

In Lincoln, approximately half of people in poverty are enrolled in school

As of 2023:

• Of persons in poverty, 50% are not enrolled in school.
• Approximately 35% of persons in poverty are enrolled in college or graduate/professional schools.
• Approximately 15% of persons in poverty are children enrolled in nursery school through grade 12.

Notes

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 1-year estimates, Table B14006.

Poverty status determined for persons 3 years of age and older.