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Effects of Taxes and Transfers on the Poverty Rate, 2009
| Group (by age) | Poverty rate without taxes and transfers | Poverty rate with taxes and transfers |
|---|---|---|
| All | 23.7% | 13.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7 | 16.6 |
| 18 to 64 | 17.5 | 11.7 |
| 65 and over | 48.0 | 9.8 |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau. | ||