2010 Census: Poverty in New Lenox

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Earlier this year, the U.S. Census Bureau released new, detailed demographic information from the 2010 Census in Illinois.

It's the most detailed counts available thus far and shows information on age, sex, households, families, race and more, including the ability to break down information to the block within a town.

Every week, we'll take a miscellaneous piece of information from the Census to help paint a picture of the people who make up New Lenox.

Today's Fact: There are 686 New Lenox residents who live below the poverty level. Here's a deeper look at the numbers:

• Seniors hit harder: About 2.5 percent of residents ages 18-64 live below the poverty level, but that rate jumps to 6.8 percent for people older than 65.
• Educational impact: For residents with at least a bachelor's degree, no one lives below the poverty level. But 22.4 percent of residents who didn't graduate high school (92 total above age 25) are living below the poverty level.
• Sex doesn't matter: Men and women are equally impacted in New Lenox. About 3 percent of men and 2.8 percent of women are living below the poverty level.

To find more information from the U.S. Census Bureau, go to the American FactFinder website. Check back to Patch every week for a new look at your community.