According to the 2010 American Community Survey, Which Is the Correct

question 39

Multiple Choice

According to the 2010 American Community Survey, which is the correct statement regarding poverty in Texas?

• A) Poverty is considered to be an acceptable consequence of immigration.
• B) Poverty is not a concern to Texans living in rural counties.
• C) 34.1 of Texans live in poverty.
• D) 16.3% of Texans consider themselves poor.
• E) 17.9% of Texans live in poverty.

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